ZOLL Propaq MD Rev C - Manual (Page 13)

9650-0806-01 Rev. C Propaq MD Operator’s Guide 1-1
Chapter 1
General Information
Product Description
The ZOLL
®
Propaq
®
MD unit is an easy-to-use portable defibrillator that combines
defibrillation and external pacing with the following monitoring capabilities: ECG, CO-
Oximeter, Non-invasive Blood Pressure, IBP, CO
2
, Temperature, and Respiration. It has been
designed for all resuscitation situations and its rugged, compact, lightweight design makes it
ideal for transport situations. It is powered by auxiliary power and an easily replaced battery
pack that is quickly recharged in the device when it is connected to auxiliary power. In addition,
the unit’s battery may be recharged and tested using a ZOLL SurePower™ Battery Charger
Station.
Note: The Propaq MD has defibrillation and pacing functionality, but some of the monitoring
functions are optional features. See the complete list of options in Fig. 1-1. All features
are included in this manual, but only purchased features will be available on your unit.
The product is designed for use in hospital, EMS, and rugged military environments. The
device is a versatile automated external defibrillator with manual capabilities and may be
configured to operate in Manual, Advisory or Semiautomatic modes. It can be configured to
start up in Semiautomatic (AED) mode or manual mode.
When operating in manual configuration, the device operates as a conventional defibrillator
where the device’s charging and discharging is fully controlled by the operator. In Advisory and
AED modes, some features of the device are automated and a sophisticated detection algorithm
is used to identify ventricular fibrillation and determine the appropriateness of defibrillator
shock delivery. Units may be configured to automatically charge, analyze, recharge, and
prompt the operator to “PRESS SHOCK”, depending on local protocols. The unit is switched
from AED mode to Manual mode for ACLS use by pressing the appropriate key on the front
panel.