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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
When the Heartstream XL detects a problem, it provides display and/or voice
prompts to guide you to resolution. The table below lists the prompts you may
encounter in AED Mode, the cause, and the suggested corrective action.
Prompts related to the battery and Data Card are discussed in Chapter 12.
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Prompt
Possible Cause
l
Pads Off
The multifunction defib elec-
trode pads are not properly
(display)
applied to the patient.
or
Apply Pads
(voice)
l
Pads Cable
The pads cable is not connected
to the defibrillator.
Off
(display)
or
Apply Pads
(voice)
l
Artifact
Patient motion interferes with
Detected/
analysis.
Do Not
Touch
l
Patient
Electrical sources are causing
interference.
l
Shock
Shock key not pressed within 30
seconds.
Canceled
Corrective Action
l
Check that the pads are applied
to the patient's bare chest, as
directed on the pads' package.
Replace the pads if the prompt
continues.
l
Check that the defibrillation
pads connector is locked in
place.
l
Attempt to eliminate patient
motion. Avoid analyzing while
transporting or performing CPR.
l
Move suspected devices away
from the defibrillator, when pos-
sible.
l
Press within 30 seconds of
prompt.
Defibrillating in AED Mode
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