Turn On Unit - ZOLL Propaq MD Operator's Manual

1 Turn on unit

Press the green power switch located on the top of the unit. The green, yellow, and red lights on
the top of the unit flash on and off, and the unit displays the message SELF TEST PASSED.
If Unit is in AED Mode
1. Press the Manual Mode quick access key on the front panel of the unit to enter the Manual
mode of operation.
2. Using the navigation keys, select the four digits in the Manual Mode pass code. Press SAVE
when you are finished. Once you have entered your pass code, you will be able to enter
Manual mode.
Note:
If Unit is in Manual Mode – No additional steps are necessary to proceed.
If no hands-free therapy electrodes have been attached to the patient and connected to the
Propaq MD unit, the ATTACH PADS message and voice prompt will be issued.
Select Energy
The default energy selections for adult patients are:
Shock 1 - 120 joules
Shock 2 - 150 joules
Shock 3 - 200 joules
The default energy selections for pediatric patients are:
Shock 1 - 50 joules
Shock 2 - 70 joules
Shock 3 - 85 joules
Note:
WARNING! Use only pediatric electrodes to defibrillate patients under 8 years of age in Advisory
mode, and make sure the patient mode is set to pediatric. Use of adult electrodes or
adult mode with pediatric patients can result in the delivery of excessive energy doses.
If medical protocols allow, you may select a different energy level using the select energy up
and down arrow buttons on the front panel. The new energy setting displays on the monitor.
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If the unit has been not been configured to enter a pass code, the message Exit to
Manual Mode is displayed. Use the navigation keys to select Yes to enter the Manual
mode of operation. If you do not press Yes within 10 seconds, the unit will revert back
to AED operation.
Pediatric defibrillator energy levels should be selected based on site specific protocols.
Propaq MD Operator's Guide
Advisory Defibrillation Procedure
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