Troubleshooting Tips For Defibrillation - Stryker LIFEPAK 1000 Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR DEFIBRILLATION

This section explains problem conditions that you may encounter while using the defibrillator.

Troubleshooting Tips for Defibrillation

Table 3-1
Observation Possible Cause
Screen blank and ON Screen not functioning
LED lit. properly.
CONNECT
Poor electrode-to-skin
ELECTRODES
voice
contact.
prompt is heard.
Electrode pads are dry,
damaged, or have passed the
expiration date.
Electrode pads are not
removed from the liner.
CHECK CONNECTOR
Connection to the defibrillator
AND ELECTRODES
is inadequate.
voice prompt is heard.
Defibrillator cannot Defibrillator battery power is
deliver the required low.
shock.
Voice prompts sound Defibrillator battery power is
faint or distorted. low.
LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Operating Instructions
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How to Use the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator
What To Do
• AED and therapy functions may still
operate. If needed for therapy,
follow voice prompts and continue
to use device to treat patient. If
unable to use voice prompts for any
reason, administer CPR if the
patient is not responding, not
breathing normally, and showing no
signs of circulation.
• Contact authorized service
personnel.
• Firmly press electrodes on patient's
skin.
• Clean, shave, and dry the patient's
skin prior to placing pads on skin.
• Replace the electrode pads.
• Remove the electrode pads from
the liner and apply them to the
patient's chest
• Check to be sure that the electrode
connector is completely inserted.
• Administer CPR if the patient is not
responding, not breathing normally,
and showing no signs of circulation.
• Check battery indicator. Replace
battery if one bar or less is visible.
• Administer CPR if the patient is not
responding, not breathing normally,
and showing no signs of circulation.
• Check battery indicator. Replace
battery if one bar or less is visible.
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