Operating The Defibrillator - Escort Prism 20401 Reference Manual

Operating the Defibrillator

1. Ensure that the paddle cable is connected to the back of the defib/pacer behind the monitor.
2. Apply conductive gel (MDE part # E2700-83 or equivalent) to paddles. Do not let conductive
gel form an alternate conductive path to the operator or between paddle sites. Otherwise,
energy may flow across, rather than into, the chest cavity.
3. Follow numbered sequence on front panel, starting with Number "1"—with the Prism
powered ON, press the POWER ON key on the defib/pacer. The green indicator confirms
ON status.
4. Number "2"—select energy to be delivered using ENERGY SELECT knob on front panel.
NOTE: If the energy select knob is changed after a charge is
initiated, the energy will change to the new level immediately, and an
intermittent tone will sound. Once it has reached the new level, the
tone will sound continuously to indicate full charge.
5. Number "3"—press the CHARGE button on the apex paddle or defib/pacer front panel. The
charge indicator will flash with an intermittent tone until the energy reaches the pre-selected
level, when you will hear a continuous tone and the light stays on.
NOTE: If the indicator does not illuminate and/or a warning beep
sounds, check the paddle cable connection on the back of the
defib/pacer (behind the monitor).
NOTE: If the unit is not manually discharged, an intermittent
warning tone will sound about 30 seconds after being charged, and
the stored energy will automatically discharge internally after
approximately 60 seconds.
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