If The Defibrillator Does Not Deliver A Shock - HP Codemaster 100 User Manual

CodeMaster 100

If the Defibrillator does not Deliver a Shock

If the defibrillator does not deliver a shock, perform the following steps:
1 Make sure the unit is not in synchronized shock mode by checking that
the Sync light is not on.
2 If the unit discharges internally (that is, the energy display decrements
slowly then beeps three times and displays the screen message DEFIB
DISARMED) verify proper connections from the patient to the defibrilla-
tor. This includes connections to the pads/paddles adapter cable if one is
being used. Also check for worn or broken areas along the cables.
3 Press Charge again, wait for the Charge Done indicators.
4 Press the Shock (
5 If the unit remains unable to shock, turn the Energy Select control to
the Monitor On or Off position and use a back-up defibrillator.
6 Press Review to print an event summary and keep any ECG strips from
the defibrillator for later evaluation.
7 Contact HP service personnel as soon as possible.
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