Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 192)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Considerations When Transmitting Data
Transmission Status Report
Whenever you attempt to transmit a record, a transmission report is automatically printed at the
completion of the transmission attempt. The transmission report indicates the date and time of the
transmission attempt and the final status of the transmission.
Cancelling a Transmission
You can cancel a transmission that is in process. To cancel a transmission, select CANCEL on the
Transmit menu if you are transmitting a current record, or select CANCEL on the Options/Archives/
Send Data menu if you are transmitting an archived record.
Considerations When Transmitting Data
When considering any treatment protocol that involves transmitting patient data, be aware of
possible limitations. Successful transmission depends on access to public or private network
services that may or may not always be available. This fact is especially true for wireless
communication, which is influenced by many factors, such as:
• Geography
• Location
• Weather
• Number of wireless devices in the area
Treatment protocol must always take into account the fact that data transfer cannot be assured
using wireless communication. Your treatment protocol must include contingency planning for
interrupted data transmission.
Periodically test your device transmission function to ensure that the device and transmission
accessories are ready for use.