ZOLL Propaq MD Rev C - Manual (Page 24)

C HAPTER 1 G ENERAL I NFORMATION
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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.
When the patient is less than 8 years old or weighs less than 55 lb. (25 kg), use ZOLL OneStep
Pediatric defibrillation electrodes. Do not delay therapy to determine the patient’s exact age or
weight.
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.
• External charging — use the ZOLL SurePower Battery Charger with the Propaq MD
battery adapter to charge the battery pack and test the battery’s capacity. For details, refer to
the SurePower II Battery Pack Guide.
The Recalibration LED icon ( ) lights for approximately 10 seconds (after you press and
release the Display button) if the battery needs to be calibrated. If the Recalibration LED lights,
the runtime indicator will not display run time for that battery. For best performance of the
battery, you should recalibrate the battery as soon as possible.
To manually recalibrate the SurePower II Battery Pack, you can insert the battery into the
SurePower Charger Station and perform a Manual Test (for more information, see the ZOLL
SurePower Charger Station Operator’s Guide).
This symbol on the electrode package is accompanied by the expiration date.
For stat-padz ® 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.