Manual

5-30 LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Synchronized Cardioversion Procedure
DISARMING message appears (shock) button not pressed
within 60 seconds after charge
complete
• Recharge the defibrillator, if
desired.
Energy selected after charge
complete
• Recharge the defibrillator.
SPEED DIAL pressed • Recharge the defibrillator.
PACER pressed • Recharge, if necessary, or
no action, if pacing desired.
Therapy electrodes or cable
disconnected
• Reconnect electrode or
cable.
Energy did not escalate
automatically per energy
protocol
ENERGY SELECT pressed and
disabled automatic protocol
• Continue to select energy
manually to treat patient.
For more information about
energy protocol, see
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/
Defibrillator Setup Options
provided with your device.
SYNC mode will not activate PACER is on. Pacing and Sync
are separate functions and are
not allowed at the same time.
• Discontinue pacing, if
appropriate for the patient,
and press
SYNC.
ECG electrodes not attached to
patient and standard paddles
connected to defibrillator
• Connect ECG electrodes to
patient.
Patient did not “jump” (no
muscle response) during
defibrillator discharge
Patient muscle response is
variable and depends on patient
condition. Lack of visible
response to defibrillation does
not necessarily mean the
discharge did not occur.
• No action needed.
The Test Load is connected to
therapy cable
• Remove the Test Load and
connect therapy electrodes
to cable.
Table 5-3 Troubleshooting Tips for Defibrillation and Synchronized Cardioversion (Continued)
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION