Operating instructions

xii LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Preface
Data Management
The LIFEPAK 500 AED digitally records patient data, including ECG rhythm and delivered shocks. A
digital audio recording of scene activity is available as an option. Recorded data may be transferred by
direct connection to a printer or computer or by a modem to a remote computer. Three optional,
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
-compatible data management software programs are available. The Data
Transfer 500
™
program transfers, stores, and prints AED reports. The QUIK-VIEW
™
500 data review
program includes all of the Data Transfer 500 functions and the capability to review ECG and audio
data on a computer. The CODE-STAT
™
Suite data management system provides comprehensive and
varied data storage, review, and reporting capabilities for quality assessment and system performance
analysis.
Battery Options
A rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery or one of two nonrechargeable lithium batteries (sulfur dioxide
or manganese dioxide) provide power to the AED. The rechargeable battery requires periodic
recharging by an external battery charger.
Automatic Self-Test
The AED performs an automatic self-test every 24 hours and every time you turn on the AED. This
feature tests the most important circuitry in the device to give the user a high degree of confidence that
the AED is ready for use.
Readiness Display
The LIFEPAK 500 AED with the biphasic waveform includes a Readiness Display on the device’s
handle that can be seen at all times.
OK displays if the automatic self-test is completed successfully. If
the self-test detects that service is required or if the device detects that the battery needs immediate
replacement, the
OK indicator disappears and a service and/or battery indicator appear(s).
Customized Setup
AED operation may be customized by accessing a setup mode. Definable operating features include
the modem phone number, the time interval allowed for CPR, and other features. Once you have
customized the setup, the
TRANSFER SETUP feature enables you to quickly transfer the setup to other
LIFEPAK 500 AEDs.
Optional Accessories
An optional carrying case helps to protect the AED and provides a pouch to store electrodes. Use the
Physio-Control LIFEPAK AED TRAINER to train operators to use the LIFEPAK 500 AED.
TEXT CONVENTIONS
Throughout this manual, special text characters are used to indicate labels, LCD messages, and voice
prompts:
Operating control labels:
CAPITAL LETTERS such as ON/OFF and SHOCK.
LCD messages:
CAPITAL LETTERS such as CONNECT ELECTRODES.
Voice prompts:
CAPITAL ITALICIZED LETTERS such as PUSH ANALYZE.