Manual

THERAPY
5
©2007-2013 Physio-Control, Inc. LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions 5-19
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Tips for AED Mode
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
CONNECT ELECTRODES message
appears
Therapy electrodes are not
connected to the therapy cable
• Check for electrode
connection.
Electrodes do not adhere
properly to the patient
• Press electrodes firmly on
patient’s skin.
• Clean, shave, and dry the
patient’s skin as
recommended.
• Replace the electrodes.
Electrodes are dry, damaged,
or out of date
• Apply new electrodes.
Therapy cable damaged • Replace therapy cable and
perform daily checks per
Operator’s Checklist.
CONNECT CABLE message
appears
Therapy cable is disconnected
during charging
• Reconnect cable and press
CHARGE again.
Therapy cable damaged • Replace therapy cable and
perform daily checks per
Operator’s Checklist.
MOTION DETECTED and STOP
MOTION
messages appear during
analysis
Patient movement • Stop CPR during analysis.
• When patient is being
manually ventilated, press
ANALYZE after complete
exhalation.
Patient movement because of
agonal respirations
• Allow analysis to proceed to
completion—analysis is
delayed no more than
10 seconds due to motion
detection.
Electrical/radio frequency
interference
• Move hand-held
communication devices or
other suspected devices away
from the defibrillator, when
possible.
Vehicle motion • Stop vehicle during analysis.
• Move patient to stable
location, when possible.