Document Outline

• 1 Introduction
  • Overview
  • Intended Use
  • Defibrillation Therapy
    • Indications for AED Therapy
    • Contraindications for AED Therapy
    • Precautions for AED Therapy
    • Indications for Manual Defibrillation Therapy
    • Contraindications for Manual Defibrillation Therapy
    • Precautions for Manual Defibrillation Therapy
  • Noninvasive Pacing Therapy
    • Indications
    • Contraindications
  • SpO2 Monitoring
    • Indications
    • Contraindications
  • Learning to Use the HeartStart XLT
  • Safety Considerations
• 2 Getting Started
  • Getting Acquainted
    • Basic Orientation
    • Manual Mode Controls
    • LCD Backlight
  • Connecting to Power
    • Inserting the Battery
    • Removing the Battery
    • Low Battery Warning
  • Using a Data Card
    • Inserting a Data Card
    • Removing a Data Card
• 3 Defibrillating in AED Mode
  • Overview
    • Defibrillation (with the default configuration)
    • Defibrillation (with a modified configuration)
  • Preparation
  • Defibrillating
    • Automatic Re-analysis On
    • Automatic Re-analysis Off
  • Pausing for CPR
  • Monitoring Rhythm
  • ERC Protocol
  • Troubleshooting
• 4 Monitoring the ECG
  • Applying Monitoring Electrodes
    • Electrode Placement
  • Selecting the Lead
  • Setting the Heart Rate Alarm
  • Disabling the HR Alarm
  • Adjusting the ECG Size
  • Troubleshooting
• 5 Monitoring SpO2
  • Understanding Pulse Oximetry
  • Selecting a Sensor
    • Reusable Sensors
    • Disposable Sensors
    • Semi-disposable Sensors
  • Applying the Sensor
  • Connecting the Sensor Cable
  • Monitoring
  • Setting Alarms
  • Responding to an Alarm
  • Discontinuing SpO2 Monitoring
  • Caring for Sensors
  • Troubleshooting
• 6 Defibrillating in Manual Mode
  • Enabling Manual Mode
  • Preparation
  • Defibrillating
  • Returning to AED Mode
• 7 Performing Synchronized Cardioversion
  • Preparing for Synchronized Cardioversion
  • Delivering a Synchronized Shock
    • Delivering Additional Synchronized Shocks
  • Disabling Sync Mode
• 8 Pacing
  • Demand Mode Versus Fixed Mode
  • Monitoring During Pacing
  • Preparing for Pacing
  • Pacing
  • Changing Pacing Modes
  • Defibrillating During Pacing
  • Troubleshooting
• 9 Storing, Retrieving & Printing
  • Overview
  • Marking Events
  • Events Recorded
  • Creating a Patient Record
  • Printing the Internal Event Summary
  • Printing Events
• 10 Setting Up and Configuring the HeartStart XLT
  • Connecting/Disconnecting Patient Cables
    • This section describes how to connect and disconnect the:
    • Connecting the Pads Patient Cable
    • Disconnecting the Pads Patient Cable
    • Connecting the ECG Patient Cable
    • Disconnecting the ECG Patient Cable
    • Connecting the SpO2 Patient Cable
    • Disconnecting the SpO2 Patient Cable
  • Arranging Accessories in the Carrying Case
  • Configuring the HeartStart XLT
    • Accessing the Configuration Menu
    • Configurable Parameters
    • Setting the Manual Mode Password
    • Modifying the Configuration
    • Returning to the Default Configuration
    • Saving Settings to a Data Card
    • Loading Settings from a Data Card
    • Printing Settings
• 11 Maintaining the HeartStart XLT
  • Operational Checks
    • Before You Begin
    • Every Shift
    • Every Month
    • Every Three Months
    • Shift/System Check
    • Battery Capacity Test (CT)
  • Battery Maintenance
    • Charging Batteries
    • Battery Capacity
    • Battery Life-Expectancy
    • Storing Batteries
    • Discarding Batteries
  • Loading Printer Paper
  • Cleaning Instructions
    • Cleaning the HeartStart XLT
    • Cleaning the Carrying Case
    • Cleaning the Printer Printhead
    • Cleaning the Power Modules
    • Cleaning Pads, Electrodes & Cables
  • Removing & Replacing the Carrying Case
  • Putting On the Manual Door
  • Supplies & Accessories
  • Disposing of the HeartStart XLT
• 12 Troubleshooting
  • System Messages
    • Momentary Messages
  • Calling for Service
    • United States of America
    • Latin America
    • Canada
    • Other International Areas
  • Troubleshooting Tips
• 13 Specifications & Safety
  • Specifications
    • Defibrillator
      • Manual Mode
      • AED Mode
    • ECG Monitoring
    • Display
    • Thermal Array Printer
    • Thermal Array Printer (cont.)
    • Battery and Battery Power Module
    • Noninvasive Pacing
    • SpO2/Pulse Oximetry
    • Event Storage
    • General
    • Environmental
  • Symbol Definitions
  • Clinical Performance Summary - Defibrillation
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion
  • Clinical Performance Summary - Cardioversion
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion
  • Safety Considerations
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility
    • Reducing Electromagnetic Interference
    • Restrictions for Use
    • Immunity Level