Safe Pacing; Emergency Vvi Pacing - Abbott Merlin PSA EX3100 Help Manual

The reports are saved as a PDF file. PDF files can be exported using the tools menu only after
exiting the PSA session or from within the device session.
Accessed From: Print Menu button > Reports tab
Settings
The Settings window allows you to set print preferences for the PSA and Freezes reports. Select
the check-box to the left to include the following in the report headers or footers:
Patient Name
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Patient ID
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Clinic Name
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To configure the export settings, exit the PSA session and select Preferences > Printer from the
Tools menu.
NOTE: The reports generated during PSA sessions are internally printed and available for
PDF export on Model 3650 only.
Accessed From: Print Menu button > Settings tab

Safe Pacing

The Merlin™ PSA switches to Safe Pacing Mode if pacing is enabled and there is a loss of power
or other programmer error that prevents normal programmer function. In Safe Pacing Mode, the
Merlin PSA is powered by its backup batteries. The unit continues to operate at the last
programmed settings, with the exception of the Pulse Amplitude parameter, which is set to 10 V,
and the Pulse Width parameter, which is set to 1.5 ms. At the start of each session, the
Merlin PSA measures the battery life and alerts the user if the batteries cannot support
Merlin PSA operation for at least 30 minutes. See Battery Information (page 45).
The Merlin PSA continues to operate in Safe Pacing mode until the batteries are depleted or until
the Merlin PSA has counted 60 consecutive cycles with no impedance load (that is, the leads
have been disconnected).

Emergency VVI Pacing

Emergency VVI pacing can be initiated using the programmer.
To begin emergency VVI pacing:
Press the red VVI hard key on the Merlin™ PCS or Merlin™ 2 PCS console.
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All other Merlin™ PSA system activities are terminated when Emergency VVI Pacing is in
progress.
The Merlin PSA displays a message that emergency VVI pacing is in effect.
You cannot change the settings associated with Emergency VVI pacing. These settings are as
follows:
Table 10. Emergency VVI settings for the Merlin PSA
Parameter
Mode
Base Rate
V. Pulse Amplitude
EVVI Setting
VVI
70 min§
7.5 V
33