Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus - Manual (Page 32)

3-6 LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Using the Defibrillator
TROUBLESHOOTING
This section explains problems you may encounter while using the LIFEPAK CR Plus or
LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator. For information about keeping your defibrillator in a state of readiness,
refer to Section 5.
Table 3-1 Troubleshooting During Victim Use
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
CHECK PADS FOR GOOD
CONTACT
or CHECK
CONNECTOR voice
instructions are heard
Inadequate connection to the defibrillator • Be sure that the connector is
completely inserted.
Electrode pads are not properly adhered
to the victim • Firmly press the pads on the
victim’s skin.
• Clean, shave, and dry the
victim’s skin before placing
pads on skin.
Electrode pads are dry, damaged, or
have passed the expiration date • Replace the pads.
Electrode pads are not removed from the
blue plastic • Remove the pads from the
blue plastic and apply them
to the victim’s chest.
Defibrillator cannot
deliver the required
shock Defibrillator internal battery power is low • Administer CPR if the victim
is not responding, not
breathing normally, or not
moving.
Voice instructions sound
faint or distorted Defibrillator internal battery power is low • Administer CPR if the victim
is not responding, not
breathing normally, or not
moving.
MOTION DETECTED and
STOP MOTION voice
instructions are heard
Victim movement because of location • Move the victim to a stable
location, if possible.
Victim movement because of breathing • Stop CPR during analysis.
• Check victim for normal
breathing.
Vehicle motion • Stop vehicle during analysis,
if possible.
Electrical/radio frequency interference • Move communication or
other suspected devices
away from the defibrillator
when possible.