User Manual

4 Therapy

Therapy

LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 4-7

6 Press the ANALYZE button to initiate analysis. Stop CPR.

7 Follow screen messages and voice prompts provided by the AED.

The SAS analyzes the patient's ECG and advises either

SHOCK ADVISED or NO SHOCK

ADVISED

Shock Advised

The PUSH ANALYZE message and voice

prompt occur when the patient is

properly connected to the AED. The

PUSH ANALYZE message will stay on the

screen and the analyze LED flashes until

ANALYZE is pressed.

You will see and hear ANALYZING NOW,

STAND CLEAR

. Do not touch or move

the patient or therapy cable during

analysis. ECG analysis requires

approximately 6 to 9 seconds. The

analyze LED illuminates during analysis.

If the AED detects a shockable ECG

rhythm, you will see and hear

SHOCK

ADVISED

. The AED begins charging to

the setup joule setting for shock #1. A

rising tone indicates that the AED is

charging.

When charging is complete, the AED

displays the available energy.

You will see and hear STAND CLEAR,

PUSH TO SHOCK

( ) followed by a

“shock ready” tone. The shock LED

flashes.

Clear everyone away from the patient,

bed, or any equipment connected to the

patient.

Press the button to discharge the

AED.