Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus - Manual (Page 16)

1-10 LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Introduction
ABOUT THE LIFEPAK CR PLUS AND LIFEPAK EXPRESS DEFIBRILLATORS
The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Each has two models available—fully automatic and semiautomatic. After the electrode pads are
applied, the fully automatic model evaluates the heart rhythm and, if a shockable rhythm is detected,
delivers a shock without any responder assistance. The semiautomatic model evaluates the heart
rhythm but requires the responder to press the shock button if a shockable rhythm is detected. Both
models have voice instructions that guide the responder through the defibrillation process.
Capabilities and Features
The following paragraphs introduce specific features found in the defibrillators.
Accessories
The defibrillator arrives with an installed CHARGE-PAK battery charger, one preconnected QUIK-PAK™
electrode packet, and the operating instructions. Refer to Section 5 for other accessories.
Automated Operation
Voice instructions guide the responder through the defibrillation process.
The fully automatic defibrillator requires no operator interaction beyond placing the electrode pads on
the victim. If the defibrillator detects a shockable rhythm, it warns the responder prior to delivering any
shock, and then delivers a shock without operator interaction.
The semiautomatic defibrillator has a highly visible shock button that the responder must press when
the defibrillator issues a shock voice instruction.
Automatic Self-Tests
The defibrillator tests itself each week and every time you turn it on. In addition, every month, the
defibrillator performs a more extensive self-test. This self-test checks the defibrillator’s circuitry to verify
that it is ready for use.
ClearVoice™ Technology
ClearVoice technology was created specifically for portable medical devices. This technology
incorporates how the human ear interprets audio prompts and instructions within real world cardiac
arrest response scenes such as shopping malls, on the freeway, or in an emergency room. ClearVoice
technology minimizes distortion and enhances speech intelligibility so the user can clearly understand
audio and instructional prompts in a chaotic and stressful environment.
Customized Setup
The defibrillator is shipped ready to use with the preprogrammed ADAPTIV™ biphasic escalating
energy protocol and other operating settings. The operating settings are configured in accordance with
customer order. Refer to Section 6, "Defibrillator Operating Settings".
Data Management
The defibrillator digitally stores data when it is turned on and the electrode pads are successfully
applied to the victim. The stored data includes date and time, ECG data, and the number of shocks. The
defibrillator also stores the results of the automatic self-tests.
Stored data can be transferred to a PC by means of a serial infrared link, the IrDA ® port. A data transfer
and management program running on the PC transfers event and test data from the defibrillator.