Using The Fully Automatic Aed Plus Graphical User Interface - ZOLL aed plus Administrator's Manual

Using the Fully Automatic AED Plus Graphical User
Interface
The Fully Automatic AED Plus graphical user interface (see Figure 2) is visible on the top of the unit
when the cover is removed. The pictograms are reminders of the steps to follow when performing a
rescue and reinforce instructions provided through voice prompts and optional display messages.
Each pictogram on the device is associated with an indicator light (LED) and voice prompts. This
combination draws attention to the graphics in a sequence defined by current protocols for use of an
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) by the AHA and ERC.
Figure 2: Graphical User Interface
The Fully Automatic AED Plus unit contains an LCD display (some special models do not have an
LCD) that displays elapsed time, number of shocks delivered, text messages corresponding to the
voice prompts, and depth of CPR compressions. The LCD can also be configured to display the
acquired ECG signals.
When the Fully Automatic AED Plus is turned on, the unit automatically initiates the sequence of
voice prompts and graphic illuminations for a rescue event. The sequence continues until the Fully
Automatic AED Plus is turned off or the electrodes are disconnected from the victim for an extended
period of time. As soon as electrodes are attached to the victim and impedance of the connection is
verified, the unit stops cycling through the above-mentioned voice and graphic illumination sequence
and automatically begins analysis of the ECG rhythm.
Following the results of this ECG analysis, voice prompts tell the rescuer whether a shockable or
non-shockable rhythm has been detected. If a shockable ECG rhythm is present, the graphics
illuminate and voice prompts automatically inform the user that a shock is about to be delivered. When
no shock is advised, the Fully Automatic AED Plus issues the audio prompts, NO SHOCK ADVISED
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