Defibrillation Required - Primedic DefiMonitor XD Series Operating Manual

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The rhythm detection system analyses the ECG constantly and continues the analysis
even after a rhythm requiring defibrillation is detected.

Defibrillation Required

If the device clearly detects VF or VT, it recommends a defibrillation and prepares for
it internally and automatically.
The device prompts
< Shock recommended, do not touch the patient >
If the capacitor is charged internally, energy required for a defibrillation pulse for 15
seconds is available and is indicated by a continuous tone and the 'green' trigger but-
ton. The model with the monitor also shows the time left. If defibrillation is not car-
ried out within this time, a safety discharge takes place internally and the ECG analy-
sis is carried out once again.
Before activating the release button, remove all devices connected to the patient
that are not protected against defibrillation!
Before and during the discharge of energy, all persons participating in the resuscita-
tion measures must step back and all contact with the patient or conductible objects
(e.g. a stretcher) must be avoided!
Hold down the key until the discharge has occurred. Avoid contact with the device
sockets during defibrillation.
After defibrillation, the analysis starts again. If the algorithm again detects VF or VT, it
enables the defibrillator again. This process is repeated three times in all, after which
there is a one-minute interval for the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The time required to prepare for defibrillation depends on the available capacity of
the battery / accumulator. The charging time can be a little more in case of a partly
discharged power module.
If there is an error during charging, there is a continuous warning tone and the exist-
ing charge in the capacitor is discharged within the device.
– In case of the message "Charge accumulator", there is still a five-minute energy
discharge with maximum energy. The power module should be replaced if this
message appears.
– If an ECG is not recorded or no button is pressed for15 minutes after the device
has been switched on, it switches off automatically. There is a continuous warn-
ing tone for about 30 seconds before it switches off. Any random operation stops
the automatic switch-off.
– When the electrodes are not connected, the model with the monitor shows a
straight line with the instruction 'Check electrodes' in its initial state. As soon as
there is a lead through the electrodes, the ECG signal is displayed on the monitor.
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