Back view – Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 User Manual

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions

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Note:

To prevent inadvertent depletion of the defibrillator batteries, disconnect external devices

from the system connector when not in use.

Table 3-6 Back View

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Battery wells, pins,
and contacts

Each well holds one Lithium-ion battery. Two
pins in each well transfer the battery power.
Battery contacts transfer battery status
information.

See page 10-12

CO

2

exhaust port

Connects to a scavenger system when
monitoring EtCO

2

during use of anesthetics.

See page 4-45

Standard paddle wells,
retainers, and test
contacts

Paddle wells stow standard (hard) paddles.
Retainers provide secure retention and quick
removal of the paddles. Test contacts allow
complete paddles defibrillation checks
according to the Operator’s Checklist.

See page 6-6 and
Operator’s Checklist

in

the back of this manual

USB port cover

Protects USB port from the environment.

For future use

System connector

Connects device to a gateway or external
computer for transfer of patient reports. Also
provides real-time ECG output.

See page 7-3

Auxiliary power
connector

Connects to an optional AC or DC power
adapter. Allows use of auxiliary power source.

See page 9-3

WARNING

SHOCK HAZARD

If you are monitoring a patient and using the system connector, all equipment

connected to the system connector must be battery powered or electrically isolated

from AC power according to EN 60601-1. If in doubt, disconnect the patient from the

defibrillator before using the system connector. Only use Physio-Control recommended

data transmission cables. For more information, contact Physio-Control Technical

Support.

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