ZOLL AED Plus Rev V - Manual (Page 16)

6 ZOLL AED PLUS Administrator’s Guide
The AED Plus automatically adjusts defibrillation energy to adult or pediatric levels based on the type
of electrodes attached to the unit. In its factory default configuration, the unit delivers the first three
shocks at 120J, 150J, and 200J respectively in adult mode, and at 50J, 70J, and 85J in pediatric mode.
However, the device can be configured to deliver shocks at other energy levels, as long as the setting
for each successive shock is the same or greater than the setting for the preceding shock. Shocks are
delivered by depressing the Shock Button (indicated by the heart icon and associated LED) located in
the center of the graphical user interface.
Consult the AED Plus Operator’s Guide for more details on the graphics included in the unit’s graphic
interface, the audio prompts issued at each step in the treatment protocol and the rescuer action
associated with these audio and visual prompts.
Loss of contact between the electrodes and the victim interrupts ECG analysis and/or shock delivery
until the electrodes are re-attached and results in a CHECK ELECTRODE PADS prompt to the operator.
Voice Prompts
During clinical use of the AED Plus, you may hear the following voice prompts.
Table 2: Clinical Voice Prompts
Voice Prompt Definition
UNIT OK. AED Plus has successfully passed its power up self tests.
UNIT FAILED. AED Plus has failed its power up self tests and is not usable for
victim care.
CHANGE BATTERIES. AED Plus self test has detected a low battery condition that is
insufficient for the device’s use for victim care. Replace batteries
immediately.
STAY CALM. Relax as much as possible and focus on the rescue effort.
CHECK RESPONSIVENESS. Check victim for responsiveness/consciousness by gently
shaking the victim and shouting “Are you all right?”.
CALL FOR HELP. Activate the EMS system or ask a bystander to do it for you.
OPEN AIRWAY. Place victim in the supine position and perform Head Tilt – Chin
Lift or Jaw – Thrust maneuver to open victim’s airway. (This
prompt is off by default.)
CHECK BREATHING. Look, listen or feel for the presence of breathing and/or airflow
from the victim’s lungs. (This prompt is off by default.)
GIVE TWO BREATHS. If victim is not breathing, give two rescue breaths. (This prompt
is off by default.)
PLUG IN CABLE. Ensure that the electrode cable is properly connected to the AED
Plus electrode connector.
ATTACH DEFIB PADS TO
PATIENT’S BARE CHEST.
Attach defibrillation pads to the victim’s bare chest.
CHECK ELECTRODE PADS. Previously attached electrodes are not making good contact with
the victim’s skin or the electrodes are defective.