Operating instructions
3-10 LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Using the LIFEPAK 500 AED
PATIENT CARE TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT DEVICE
To transfer patient care between devices equipped with identical therapy cable connectors:
1 Turn off the device connected to the patient.
2 Leave the defibrillation electrodes on the patient; disconnect the electrodes from the therapy cable
or the device.
3 Connect the therapy electrodes to the next device.
To transfer patient care between devices not equipped with identical therapy cable connectors:
1 Turn off the device connected to the patient.
2 Remove the defibrillation electrodes currently on the patient.
3 Apply defibrillation electrodes that are compatible with the receiving device.
4 Follow the instructions for the receiving device.
TROUBLESHOOTING DURING PATIENT CARE
For troubleshooting during patient care, refer to Table 6-1, page 6-2.