Audio Prompts - ZOLL AED 3 Administrator's Manual

Audio Prompts

During clinical use of the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator, you may hear the following
audio prompts:
Table 1. Clinical Audio Prompts
Audio Prompt
AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATOR
UNIT OK
UNIT FAILED
CHANGE BATTERY
BATTERY HAS BEEN
REPLACED
PLUG IN PADS CABLE
ATTACH CORRECT DEFIB
PADS
CHECK PADS
REPLACE PADS
ADULT PADS
PEDIATRIC PADS
STAY CALM
CHECK RESPONSIVENESS
CALL FOR HELP
OPEN AIRWAY
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Definition/Action
The AED is the fully automatic model that has the
capability to automatically shock the patient
without the rescuer having to press the Shock
button.
The AED has successfully passed its power up self
tests.
The AED has failed its power up self tests and is
not usable for patient care.
The ZOLL AED 3 self test has detected a low
battery condition that is insufficient for the AED's
use for patient care. Replace battery pack with a
new one as soon as possible.
The AED has detected that the battery has been
changed.
Ensure that the defibrillation cable is properly
connected to the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillation
connector.
Pads that are connected to the AED are not
compatible with the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator.
Previously attached defibrillation pads are not
making good contact with the patient's skin or the
pads are defective.
There is a problem with the pads connected to the
AED. Attach new pads to the AED.
Adult pads (CPR-D-padz, CPR Stat-padz, Stat-
padz II) are attached to the AED.
Pedi-padz II are attached to the AED.
Relax as much as possible and focus on the
rescue effort.
Check patient for responsiveness/consciousness
by gently shaking the patient and shouting "Are
you all right?"
Call EMS for assistance or ask a bystander to do it
for you.
Place patient in the supine position and perform
Head Tilt – Chin Lift or Jaw – Thrust maneuver to
open patient's airway.
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