Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 30)

Basic Orientation
2-8 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
Area 4
The following paragraphs provide additional information about the Speed Dial and the therapy
cable connector shown in
Area 4 .
Speed Dial
Use the Speed Dial to scroll through and select the desired menu item either while viewing the
monitor screen or while in Options mode. Press the Speed Dial to activate the highlighted menu
item. Default menu items are highlighted with a gray background; after a menu item is selected,
the background is black.
Therapy Cable Connector
Connecting the Therapy Cable
To connect a therapy cable connector to the therapy cable port:
1 Orient the therapy cable so that the arrow is on top with the cable angled to the right (refer to
Figure 2-9 ).
2 Insert the therapy cable into the therapy cable connector on the defibrillator until a “click” is
sensed.
3 Pull gently on the locking ring to check that the cable is locked in place.
Disconnecting the Therapy Cable
To disconnect a therapy cable connector from the therapy cable port:
1 Rotate the locking ring on the therapy cable in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise)
until it stops (refer to Figure 2-10 ).
2 Gently pull out the cable connector.
WARNING!
Possible equipment damage and inability to deliver therapy.
To protect the therapy cable connector from damage or contamination, keep the therapy cable
connected to the defibrillator at all times.
Figure 2-9 Therapy Cable Orientation Figure 2-10 Disconnecting the Therapy Cable
Locking Ring