ZOLL Propaq MD Rev A - Manual (Page 20)

C HAPTER 1 G ENERAL I NFORMATION
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Electrodes
The Propaq MD will defibrillate, cardiovert, and monitor ECG using hands-free therapy
electrodes. The Propaq MD will pace using ZOLL hands-free therapy electrodes.
Energy Select, Charge and Shock controls are located on the paddles and front panel. When
using hands-free therapy electrodes, you must use the controls on the front panel of the unit. To
switch between paddles and hands-free therapy electrodes, remove the multifunction cable
(MFC) from the apex paddle and connect the hands-free therapy electrodes to the cable.
You should always check the expiration date on the electrode packaging. Do not use expired
electrodes, which might result in false patient impedance readings and affect the level of
delivered energy, or cause burns.
Note: ZOLL electrodes contain no hazardous materials and may be disposed of in general
trash unless contaminated with pathogens. Use appropriate precautions when
disposing of contaminated electrodes.
Batteries
Propaq MD models use an easily replaced rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (the
SurePower II Battery Pack). A new, fully charged battery pack typically delivers more than 6
hours of ECG monitoring. Use of other functions (such as the defibrillator, printer, or
pacemaker) reduces this time.
When a LOW BATTERY icon appears on the display and the unit emits three beeps in
conjunction with the displayed battery icon, the battery must be replaced and recharged.
You can charge the battery by either of the following methods:
• Internal charging — plug the Propaq MD into an auxiliary power adapter to automatically
begin charging the installed battery pack. The front panel battery indicator operates as
follows:
Note: Upon power up, it takes approximately 45 seconds for the LEDs on the battery to
accurately display run time.
This symbol on the electrode package is accompanied by the expiration date.
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II, this symbol does not appear; the expiration date appears on the
lower right corner of the label, below the lot number.
When the indicator is: It means:
Steady yellow Battery is charging.
Steady green Battery is charged.
Alternating yellow and
green The charge state cannot be
determined or a battery charging
fault has been detected.
Not lit No battery in device.