Self Test, Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Overview; Inspection; Preparing The Zoll Aed Plus For Use - ZOLL AED PLUS Administrator's Manual

Self Test, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting

Overview

This section describes the following functions to prepare the ZOLL AED PLUS for use:

• Inspection

• Preparing the ZOLL AED PLUS for Use.

• Using Automatic Self-Test.
• Installing or Replacing Batteries.
• Attaching the Electrode Cable to the Device.
• Storing Electrodes and Accessories in Unit.
• Checking for Data Requiring Download.
Inspection
Once unpacked, inspect the device for any signs of damage due to shipping. Check for accessories and
any other parts ordered.
Preparing the ZOLL AED PLUS for Use
To ensure that the ZOLL AED PLUS is properly functioning and ready for use in an emergency
situation, the following set-up and checkout procedures should be performed prior to putting the
device into service and after each clinical use.
1. Inspect all external surfaces of the unit to ensure that they are clean and free of structural damage
such as cracks, broken or missing parts.
2. Inspect the patient connector to ensure that there are no broken or missing connector pins.
3. Install new batteries. (See Section Installing or Replacing Batteries.)
4. Connect a ZOLL AED PLUS Simulator/Tester (or equivalent) to the AED's patient connector.
5. Power on the simulator and ZOLL AED PLUS unit. Verify that all of the following occur:
• The Status indicator initially displays a red "X" which changes to a green check within 4 to
5 seconds after the unit is turned on.
• All top panel user interface lights (LEDs) sequentially illuminate.
• Within 5 seconds after the ZOLL AED PLUS is turned on, the audible message UNIT OK is
announced (and displayed if the unit is equipped with a LCD display).
• If unit is equipped with a LCD display, the message "SHOCKS: 0" appears in the upper left
corner and elapsed time is shown in the upper right corner of the screen.
NOTE If the message DATA STORED is announced or displayed, ECG and other rescue event data is stored in
memory and has not been uploaded to a data storage or archiving system. To avoid overwriting this information,
upload the data to a personal computer equipped with ZOLL Data Control or ZOLL Data Review Software
before continuing this check out procedure.
6. Using the simulator, input a VF rhythm to the ZOLL AED PLUS, verify that after the AED
proceeds through its sequence of patient assessment prompts, it analyzes the ECG rhythm,
announces TREATMENT ADVISED, charges the defibrillator and announces DON'T TOUCH
PATIENT, PRESS TREATMENT BUTTON.
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