Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 User Manual

Page 288

04/2013

Instruction

Recommended

Corrective Action

Date

Initials

8. Perform standard (hard) paddles check in Manual mode.*

(If hard paddles are not used with the defibrillator, go to Step 9.)

a.Disconnect and examine cable for

cracking, damage, broken, or bent
parts or pins.

Replace paddles.

b.Connect paddles to defibrillator.

c.Examine for paddle surface pitting

and presence of dried or wet gel.

Replace paddles, or clean paddles.

d.Press

LEAD

. Select

PADDLES

e.On paddles, turn

ENERGY SELECT

dial to

10 JOULES

If selected energy does not change or
charging does not occur, obtain spare
paddles and repeat check. If problem
continues, remove the defibrillator from
use and contact a qualified service
technician.

f. With paddles in paddle wells,

press

CHARGE

button on paddle.

g.Press only one

(shock) button and

release. Confirm that energy was not
discharged.

If energy discharges with one button
press, obtain spare paddles and repeat
check.

h.Press the other

(shock) button and

release. Confirm that energy was not
discharged.

i. Press both

(shock) buttons and

confirm

ABNORMAL ENERGY DELIVERY

message appears.

If message does not appear, obtain spare
paddles and repeat check. If
problem continues, remove the
defibrillator from use and contact a
qualified service technician.

j. Remove paddles from wells, and

confirm artifact on screen.

If task fails, obtain spare paddles and
repeat check. If problem continues,
remove the defibrillator from use and
contact a qualified service technician.

k.Place paddle surfaces together, and

confirm flat line on screen.

l. Return paddles securely to paddle

wells.

9. Perform User Test if 3:00 am auto test results not available:

a.Press

OPTIONS

b.Select

USER TEST

in menu.

c.Confirm test results printed.

If User Test fails, remove the defibrillator
from use and contact a qualified service
technician.

10.Check ECG printer for:

Adequate paper supply

Add new paper, if necessary.

Ability to print

If not working, contact a qualified
service technician.

11.If using wireless data transmission, test transmission method:

a.Establish a Bluetooth connection.

If not working, contact a qualified
service technician.

b.Send a test transmission.

12.Turn off defibrillator.

(Press and hold ON for up to 2 seconds.)

13.Confirm that the device is stowed,

mounted, or positioned securely.

* The defibrillator delivers up to 360 joules of electrical energy. Unless discharged properly, this electrical energy may cause serious personal
injury or death. Do not attempt to perform this test unless you are qualified by training and experience.

** Failure to remove the Test Load may result in delay of therapy during patient use.