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4.6 Post Use Procedures
After the DDU-2000 Series AED has been used on a patient, the unit should be cleaned following procedures in
the “
Cleaning ” section in Chapter 7 of this manual and prepared for the next use. The following steps should be
performed:
1. Connect a new pads package (check to make sure the package is not expired and package is not damaged).
2. Perform a self-test manually. Unit will report status at the end of the self-test. (Refer to the “
Self-Tests ”
section in Chapter 7 of this manual for instructions on how to run a manually initiated self-test.)
3. Turn off the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button.
4. Check to make sure that the Active Status Indicator (ASI) is flashing green.
4.7 AED Mode Voice And Text Prompts
The following section provides brief descriptions of some of the voice and text prompts that the user will hear and
see in AED Mode.
General Prompts
Voice Text
“Call for help” Call For Help
Purpose: As soon as the DDU-2000 Series AED is turned on, the user will be prompted to call for help. This
indicates that the first step in a rescue should always be to contact professional emergency services. If another
person is available, the user should direct that person to call for help and then continue the rescue without delay.
“Pediatric mode”
Pediatric Mode
Purpose: This informs the user that child/infant pads are attached to the unit. Child/infant pads should only be
used if the patient is an infant or a child under the age of 8 or less than 55 pounds (25 kg). For children 8 years
or older or over 55 pounds (25 kg) and for adults, adult pads should be used. Do not delay therapy to determine
exact age or weight.
“Training pads”
Training Pads
Purpose: This informs the user that training pads are attached to the unit. Training pads are used for training purposes
only and will not deliver a shock. In a rescue, immediately replace the training pads with defibrillation pads.
“Powering off”
Powering Off
Purpose: This informs the user that the unit is turning off.
Pad Connection/Pad Application Related Prompts
Voice Text
“Follow instructions to apply pads” Follow Instructions
Purpose: This instructs the user to follow the AED prompts in order to apply the pads to the patient.
“Remove clothing from patient’s chest”
Remove Clothing
Purpose: This instructs the user to remove all clothing from patient’s chest. Pads must be applied to the patient’s
bare chest.
“Locate pads package in back of AED”
Locate Pads
Purpose: This helps the user locate the pads in the pad storage area, which is located on the back of the unit.
“Plug in pads connector”
Plug In Pads
Purpose: The DDU-2000 Series AED is unable to detect that the pads are plugged in. Check that the connector
is fully inserted into the unit. If the pads are properly plugged in, continue to follow audio and visual instructions.
“Tear open pads package”
Open Pads Package
Purpose: This instructs the user to tear open the pads package on the dotted line on the top of the package. Once
the package is open, the user will be able to remove the pads from inside the package.
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