Operating Messages; Audio And Display Messages - ZOLL M2 Operator's Manual

Chapter 8 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Operation
compressions have stopped for more than a few seconds. The metronome can so be configured
for other rates using the Supervisor Menu.

Operating Messages

The ZOLL M2 device uses both audio and visual prompts to present critical information to
operators. The device only issues audio prompts once, but continues to display visual prompts
until you take a new action or the device status changes. The following information describes
the unit default configuration. If your device has been custom configured, some of the
information may be different.

Audio and Display Messages

The display messages and voice prompts that can occur during AED operation are described
below.
ATTACH PADS
If the unit powers up without therapy pads connected to the patient or if the pads become
detached from the patient during treatment, the ATTACH PADS message is announced and
displayed.
ATTACH THERAPY CABLE
If the unit powers up without an MFC attached to the unit or the cable becomes detached during
AED mode operation, the CONNECT THERAPY CABLE message is announced and displayed.
ANALYZING ECG/STAND CLEAR
The ANALYZING ECG message is displayed and the STAND CLEAR message is displayed and
announced when the ECG analysis starts automatically or after pressing the ANALYZE button.
These messages indicate that an active ECG analysis is in progress.
SHOCK ADVISED
This message is displayed and announced when a shockable rhythm has been detected and
defibrillation is advised. The selected energy level is displayed.
PRESS SHOCK
This message is displayed and announced when the ECG analysis has determined that a shock
is advised and the selected energy is ready to be delivered.
NO SHOCK ADVISED
When ECG analysis detects a nonshockable rhythm, this message is announced and displays
for 5 seconds following completion of the analysis.
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