Operating instructions

LIFEPAK CR Plus Defibrillator Operating Instructions 3-7
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3 Using the LIFEPAK CR Plus Defibrillator
Using the LIFEPAK CR Plus Defibrillator
TROUBLESHOOTING DURING PATIENT USE
Under normal conditions the LIFEPAK CR Plus Defibrillator will operate successfully. This section
explains problem conditions that you may encounter while using the LIFEPAK CR Plus Defibrillator. For
information about keeping your defibrillator in a state of readiness, refer to Section 5.
CONTINUE CARE
Continue the activity you are doing at the
time the prompt occurs.
CHECK PADS FOR GOOD
CONTACT
Check electrode pads for good contact on
patient’s chest. Firmly press the electrode
pads onto the patient’s chest. (Also refer
to Troubleshooting During Patient Use.)
MOTION DETECTED
Check to see if the patient is moving or
breathing normally. Check to see if
someone is touching the patient or the
defibrillator. (Also refer to
Troubleshooting During Patient Use.)
STOP MOTION
Do not touch the patient. (Also refer to
Troubleshooting During Patient Use).
CALL SERVICE
Contact authorized service personnel.
Table 3-2 Troubleshooting During Patient Use
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
CHECK PADS FOR GOOD
CONTACT
voice prompt
is heard
Inadequate connection to the defibrillator • Be sure that the connector is
completely inserted.
Electrode pads are not adhered properly
to the patient
• Firmly press electrodes on
patient’s skin.
• Clean, shave, and dry the
patient’s skin prior to placing
pads on skin.
Electrode pads are dry, damaged, or
have passed the expiration date
• Replace the electrode pads.
Electrode pads are not removed from the
blue plastic
• Remove the electrode pads
from the blue plastic and
apply them to the patient’s
chest.
Table 3-1 Voice Prompts, Tones, and User Responses (Continued)
Voice Prompt/Tone What To Do Defibrillator Performance Variations