Using Manual Override (Manual Mode) - GE AED Pro Operator's Manual

USING MANUAL OVERRIDE (manual mode)

For use by qualified ALS personnel only. The AED Pro has a manual override feature which overrides the AED Pro's
automatic analysis protocol. By entering this mode, the rescuer is taking responsibility to identify a shockable rhythm and
to administer a shock. The default setting for the manual override is "enabled". When enabled, the Manual Override
option allows the user to charge the AED and deliver a shock at the user's discretion. After the shock button is pushed or
30 seconds has elapsed, the device will automatically exit the manual mode and return to the AED mode.
Optionally, the manual override default behavior may be modified so that after entering manual mode, the AED will remain
in the manual override mode for the duration of the rescue. This feature is enabled by selecting the "REMAIN IN MANUAL
MODE" option in the ServiceLink software and can be configured during the initial set up of the AED.
STEP 1: Please refer to: "STEP 1: ASSESSMENT AND PAD PLACEMENT" on page 24.
STEP 2: Lift plastic cover on far left of diagnostic panel.
STEP 3: Push the MANUAL button once to initiate. The voice prompt and corresponding text prompts will
indicate "Entering manual mode. Press button again to confirm."
STEP 4: The MANUAL button must be pushed again to confirm and convert to manual mode. The manual indicator on
the display panel will be active. The voice and corresponding text prompts will indicate, "Manual Mode."
Note: The manual mode is initially displayed on the screen when activated. If the Medical Director has
disabled this feature in ServiceLink, an icon indicating NO MANUAL MODE will appear in the bottom left
of the display. Continue the rescue in AED Mode.
STEP 5: The voice prompts and corresponding text prompts will indicate, "If rhythm is shockable, press SHOCK button
to deliver therapy". Read the ECG and determine if the rhythm is shockable. If so, press the SHOCK button to
delivery therapy.
Note: The RHYTHMx analysis algorithm is disabled in manual mode. It is the rescuer's responsibility to
determine if a shock is necessary
STEP 6: The AED Pro will revert to AED / CPR MODE once a shock is delivered. Follow the voice prompts.
If "Remain in Manual Mode" has been enabled, the device will remain in Manual Mode.
STEP 7: To re-enter manual mode, press the MANUAL button ONCE.
Note: Should the rescuer go into manual mode and decide that AED mode is more appropriate, the AED Pro
will revert back to AED mode 30 seconds after charging is complete. The seconds will count down on
the display. If "Remain in Manual Mode" has been enabled, the device will remain in Manual Mode.
EXITING MANUAL MODE
Default: The device will return to AED mode after:
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Pushing the shock button
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30 seconds has elapsed without pushing the shock button
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Closing the AED lid momentarily
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Removing the battery momentarily
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Attaching the optional 3-lead ECG monitoring cable
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Disconnecting the pads from the AED
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Removing the pads from the patient
EXITING MANUAL MODE WHEN "REMAIN IN MANUAL MODE" HAS BEEN ENABLED
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Closing the AED lid momentarily
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Removing the battery momentarily
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Attaching the optional 3-lead ECG monitoring cable (upon reattaching the defibrillation pads the AED will be in
manual mode).
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