ZOLL AED Plus Fully Automatic Rev B User Manual

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Fully Automatic AED Plus Administrator’s Guide

5

Using the Fully Automatic AED Plus Graphical User
Interface

The Fully Automatic AED Plus graphical user interface (see Figure 2) is visible on the top of the unit

when the cover is removed. The pictograms are reminders of the steps to follow when performing a

rescue and reinforce instructions provided through voice prompts and optional display messages.

Each pictogram on the device is associated with an indicator light (LED) and voice prompts. This

combination draws attention to the graphics in a sequence defined by current protocols for use of an

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) by the AHA and ERC.

Figure 2: Graphical User Interface

The Fully Automatic AED Plus unit contains an LCD display (some special models do not have an

LCD) that displays elapsed time, number of shocks delivered, text messages corresponding to the

voice prompts, and depth of CPR compressions. The LCD can also be configured to display the

acquired ECG signals.

When the Fully Automatic AED Plus is turned on, the unit automatically initiates the sequence of

voice prompts and graphic illuminations for a rescue event. The sequence continues until the Fully

Automatic AED Plus is turned off or the electrodes are disconnected from the victim for an extended

period of time. As soon as electrodes are attached to the victim and impedance of the connection is

verified, the unit stops cycling through the above-mentioned voice and graphic illumination sequence

and automatically begins analysis of the ECG rhythm.

Following the results of this ECG analysis, voice prompts tell the rescuer whether a shockable or

non-shockable rhythm has been detected. If a shockable ECG rhythm is present, the graphics

illuminate and voice prompts automatically inform the user that a shock is about to be delivered. When

no shock is advised, the Fully Automatic AED Plus issues the audio prompts, NO SHOCK ADVISED

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