Automated External Defibrillator
with cprMAX™ Technology
Operating Instructions
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIFEPAK® 500
Automated External Defibrillator with cprMAX Technology
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IMPORTANT
!USA
Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
This automated external defibrillator (AED) is to be used by authorized personnel only.
Device Tracking
!USA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires defibrillator manufacturers and distributors to
track the location of their defibrillators. The address to which this particular device was shipped is now
listed as the current tracking location. If the device is located somewhere other than the shipping address
or the device has been sold, donated, lost, stolen, exported, or destroyed, or if the AED was not obtained
directly from Medtronic, please either call the device tracking coordinator at 1.800.426.4448 or use one of
the postage-paid address change cards located in the back of this manual to update this vital tracking
information.
Responsibility for Information
It is the responsibility of our customers to ensure that the appropriate person(s) within their organization
have access to this information, including general safety information provided in Section 1.
Revision History
These operating instructions describe LIFEPAK 500 devices with biphasic defibrillation waveform
(software version 6.0 or later). Older devices may not have all the features described in this manual.
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems
11811 Willows Road Northeast
Redmond, WA 98052-2003 USA
Telephone: 425.867.4000
Toll Free (USA only): 800.442.1142
Fax: 425.867.4121
Internet: www.medtronic-ers.com
Publication Date 8/2006MIN 3005338-011 / CAT. 26500-002364
iiLIFE PAK 5 00 Automated External Defibrill ator Operati ng Instruc tions
Med tronic Europe S.A .
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems
Rte. du Molliau 31
Case postale 84
1131 Tolochenaz
Switzerland
Telephone: 41.21.802.7000
Fax: 41.21.802.7900
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
About Defibrillation.....................................................................................................................................................x
Indications for Use .....................................................................................................................................................xi
Features of the LIFEPAK 500 AED.......................................................................................................................xi
General Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
Unpacking and Initial Inspection .......................................................................................................................2-2
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors.............................................................................................................2-2
About Batteries....................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Setting the Clock.................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Warnings and Cautions......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Preparing the AED for Operation .................................................................................................................... 3-2
Service and Repair.................................................................................................................................................5-13
Modem Data Transfer..........................................................................................................................................6-4
Setup Transfer ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-5
Figure 2-4Setup transfer connections...................................................................................................................... 2-17
Figure 2-5Connecting the QUIK-COMBO electrodes.........................................................................................2-18
Figure 5-2Active life, no patient use ............................................................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-3Active life, one patient use per year........................................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-4Active life, patient use every two months............................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-5SLA battery capacity while installed in an AED for 3 months at 20° C (68° F) without
Figure C-3Inserting defibrillation cable into AED .....................................................................................................C-1
Figure C-4Connecting to FAST-PATCH defibrillation/ECG electrodes.........................................................C-1
Figure C-5Disconnecting from electrodes................................................................................................................C-2
Table 2-1Controls, Indicators, and Connectors.........................................................................................................2-2
Table 2-2Accessories for the LIFEPAK 500 AED.......................................................................................................2-4
Table 2-3Modem Phone Number Dial String Characters.......................................................................................2-7
Table 4-2LIFEPAK 500 AED Data and Retrieval.........................................................................................................4-5
Table 4-3Required Resources for Sending Data to a Computer by Modem ..................................................4-5
Table 4-4Required Resources for Sending Data to a Computer by Direct Connection ............................4-8
Table 6-1Troubleshooting During Patient Care.........................................................................................................6-2
Table 6-2Troubleshooting During Modem Data Transfer .....................................................................................6-4
Table 6-3Troubleshooting During Setup Transfer....................................................................................................6-5
About Defibrillationpage x
Operator Considerationsx
Indications for Usexi
LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillatorxi
Features of the LIFEPAK 500 AEDxi
Defibrillation is a recognized means of terminating certain potentially fatal arrhythmias. A direct current
defibrillator applies a brief, high-energy pulse of electricity to the heart muscle. The LIFEPAK 500
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) delivers this energy through disposable defibrillation electrodes
applied to the patient's chest.
Defibrillation is only one aspect of the medical care required to resuscitate a patient with a shockable ECG
rhythm. Depending on the situation, other supportive measures may include:
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Administration of supplemental oxygen
• Drug therapy
It is recognized that successful resuscitation is related to the length of time between the onset of a heart
rhythm that does not circulate blood (ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular tachycardia) and
defibrillation. The American Heart Association has identified the following as critical links in the chain of
survival from cardiac arrest:
• Early access
• Early CPR by first responders or bystanders
•Early defibrillation
• Early advanced life support
The physiological state of the patient may affect the likelihood of successful defibrillation. Thus, failure to
resuscitate a patient is not a reliable indicator of defibrillator performance. Often, patients will exhibit a
muscular response (such as jumping or twitching) during energy transfer. The absence of such a response
is not a reliable indicator of actual energy delivery or device performance.
OPERATOR CONSIDERATIONS
The LIFEPAK 500 AED is a semi-automatic defibrillator that uses a patented Shock Advisory System™.
This software algorithm analyzes the patient's electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythm and indicates whether
or not it detects a shockable rhythm. The LIFEPAK 500 AED requires operator interaction to defibrillate
the patient.
The LIFEPAK 500 AED is intended for use by personnel who are authorized by a physician/medical director
and have, at a minimum, the following skills and training:
•CPR training
• AED training equivalent to that recommended by the American Heart Association
• Training in the use of the LIFEPAK 500 AED
The LIFEPAK 500 AED is intended for use in the hospital and out-of-hospital environments. It has been
tested to RTCA/DO-160D, "Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment"
(refer to Specifications on page 5-15).
The LIFEPAK 500 AED is to be used only on patients in cardiopulmonary arrest. The patient must be
unconscious, not breathing normally, and showing no signs of circulation (for example, no pulse, and/or no
coughing, no movement) before the device is used to analyze the patient's ECG rhythm. With
Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, the specially configured biphasic LIFEPAK 500 AED
may be used on children who are less than eight years old or who weigh less than 25 kg (55 lb).
LIFEPAK 500 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
LIFEPAK 500 AED, Biphasic
Yellow exterior with biphasic waveform.
LIFEPAK 500 AED, Public Safety
Dark Gray exterior with biphasic waveform.
Preface
FEATURES OF THE LIFEPAK 500 AED
The optional and configurable features of the LIFEPAK 500 AED are designed to meet a variety of
protocol needs. Authorized operators of this AED should always use the AED in accordance with local
protocols.
Defibrillation Waveform
The LIFEPAK 500 AED is available with biphasic waveforms. For a description, refer to the Maintenance
section.
Defibrillation Electrodes
The LIFEPAK 500 AED uses disposable QUIK-COMBO™ pacing/defibrillation/ECG electrodes, with the
REDI-PAK™ preconnect system, and FAST-PATCH
these electrodes allows rapid transfer of care to other devices that also use the same type of Medtronic
electrodes.
Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes can be used only with a biphasic LIFEPAK 500 AED
that has been modified specifically to accept these electrodes. (Refer to Item 4, Cable Connector on
page 2-3.) Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes are not transferable to manual
defibrillator/monitors and are not compatible with the QUIK-COMBO therapy cable.
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disposable defibrillation/ECG electrodes. The use of
cprMAX™ Technology
The cprMAX technology is designed to allow resuscitation protocols to maximize the amount of CPR
administered during treatment using the LIFEPAK 500 AED.
When used with the default settings, AED protocols are consistent with the 2005 American Heart
Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and
European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation.
The operator controls AED operation with two or three top-panel buttons (ON/OFF, ANALYZE [optional],
and
SHOCK). For LIFEPAK 500 AEDs that do not have an ANALYZE button, the AED operates in AUTO
ANALYZE 2
The AED guides the operator through operating procedures with a combination of:
• Voice prompts
• Tones
•Flashing LEDs
• Screen messages
The screen messages appear on a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD). Other LCD information includes:
•Real-time clock
• Cumulative shock counter
•Status and service messages
• CPR countdown timer
mode (refer to page 2-9).
Continuous Monitoring
The LIFEPAK 500 AED operates in two modes: ECG analysis and Continuous Patient Surveillance System
(CPSS). During analysis, the AED indicates if it detects a shockable or nonshockable rhythm. The CPSS,
which is active when the AED is not performing an analysis, automatically monitors for a potentially
shockable rhythm.
Motion Detection
The LIFEPAK 500 AED includes a patented system that detects motion. When motion that could distort
the ECG rhythm occurs, analysis is temporarily inhibited.
Data Management
The LIFEPAK 500 AED digitally records patient data, including ECG rhythm and delivered shocks. A digital
audio recording of scene activity is available as an option. Recorded data may be transferred by direct
connection to a computer or by a modem to a remote computer. Three optional, Microsoft
compatible data management software programs are available.
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Windows®-
Battery Options
A rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery or one of two nonrechargeable lithium batteries (sulfur dioxide or
manganese dioxide) provide power to the AED. The rechargeable battery requires periodic recharging by
an external battery charger.
Automatic Self-Test
The AED performs an automatic self-test every 24 hours and every time you turn on the AED. This
feature tests the most important circuitry in the device to give the user a high degree of confidence that
the AED is ready for use.
Most LIFEPAK 500 AEDs include a readiness display on the device’s handle that can be seen at all times.
OK displays if the automatic self-test is completed successfully. If the self-test detects that service is
required or if the device detects that the battery needs immediate replacement, the
disappears and a service and/or battery indicator appear(s).
OK indicator
Customized Setup
Operation can be customized for a LIFEPAK 500 AED with a readiness display by accessing a setup mode.
Definable operating features include the modem phone number, the time interval allowed for CPR, and
other features. Refer to Changing Setup Options on page 2-13 for more information about customized
setup options.
Once you have customized the setup, the
setup to other LIFEPAK 500 AEDs. Refer to Transferring Setup to Another LIFEPAK 500 AED on page 2-16.
TRANSFER SETUP feature enables you to quickly transfer the
Optional Accessories
Optional soft and hard carrying cases help to protect the AED and provide a pouch to store electrodes.
Use the Medtronic LIFEPAK 500 AED Trainer to train operators to use the LIFEPAK 500 AED.
This section provides important information to help you operate the LIFEPAK 500 Automated
External Defibrillator (AED). Familiarize yourself with all of these terms, warnings, and symbols.
Termspage 1-2
General Warnings and Cautions1-2
Symbols1-3
The following terms are used either in this manual or on the LIFEPAK 500 AED:
Danger: Immediate hazards that will result in serious personal injury or death.
Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in serious personal injury or death.
Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal injury, product damage, or
property damage.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
The following section provides general warning and caution statements. Other specific warnings and
cautions are provided as needed in other sections of this manual.
WARNINGS!
Shock hazard.
The defibrillator delivers up to 360 joules of electrical energy. Unless properly used as described in these
Operating Instructions, this electrical energy may cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to
operate this device unless thoroughly familiar with these Operating Instructions, and the function of all
controls, indicators, connections, and accessories.
Shock hazard.
Do not disassemble the defibrillator. It contains no operator serviceable components and dangerous high
voltages may be present. Contact authorized service personnel for repair.
Shock or fire hazard.
Do not immerse any portion of this device in water or other fluids. Avoid spilling any fluids on device or
accessories. Do not clean with ketones or other flammable agents. Do not autoclave or sterilize this
device or accessories unless otherwise specified.
Possible fire or explosion.
Do not use this device in the presence of flammable gases or anesthetics. Use care when operating this
device close to oxygen sources (such as bag-valve-mask devices or ventilator tubing). Turn off gas
source or move source away from patient during defibrillation.
Possible electrical interference with device performance.
Equipment operating in close proximity may emit strong electromagnetic or radio frequency
interference (RFI) which could affect the performance of this device. RFI may result in improper device
operation, distorted ECG, failure to detect a shockable rhythm, or cessation of pacing. Avoid operating
the device near cauterizers, diathermy equipment, cellular phones, or other portable and mobile RF
communications equipment. Maintain equipment separation of at least 1.2 m (4 ft) and do not rapidly key
EMS radios on and off. Contact a technical support representative if assistance is required.
Possible electrical interference.
Using cables, electrodes, or accessories not specified for use with this device may result in increased
emissions or decreased resistance to electromagnetic interference which could affect the performance
of this device or of equipment in close proximity. Use only parts and accessories specified in these
operating instructions.
This defibrillator may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) especially during charge and energy
transfers. EMI may affect the performance of equipment operating in close proximity. Verify the effects
of defibrillator discharge on other equipment prior to using defibrillator in an emergency situation, if
possible.
Possible device shutdown.
Always have access to a spare, fully-charged, properly maintained battery. Replace the battery when the
device displays a low battery warning.
Possible improper device performance.
Using other manufacturers’ cables, electrodes, or batteries may cause the device to perform improperly
and invalidates the safety agency certification. Use only the accessories specified in these Operating
Instructions.
Safety risk and possible equipment damage.
Monitors, defibrillators, and their accessories (including electrodes and cables) contain ferromagnetic
materials. As with all ferromagnetic equipment, these products must not be used in the presence of the
high magnetic field created by a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) device. The high magnetic field
created by an MRI device will attract the equipment with a force sufficient to cause death or serious
personal injury to persons between the equipment and the MRI device. This magnetic attraction may also
damage the equipment. Skin burns will also occur due to heating of electrically conductive materials, such
as patient leads and pulse oximeter sensors. Consult the MRI manufacturer for more information.
1 Safety Information
Shock hazard.
Do not insert a hand, foot, or any object other than a battery into the battery well of this device.
CAUTION!
Possible equipment damage.
This device may be damaged by mechanical or physical abuse such as immersion in water or dropping the
device. If the device has been abused, remove it from use and contact a qualified service technician.
SYMBOLS
The symbols below may be found in this manual or on various configurations of the LIFEPAK 500 AED and
accessories:
Defibrillation protected, type BF patient connection
Indicator, steady display indicates device requires service; flashing (key panel only)
indicates service is required immediately
OK
Pb
Indicator, appears on the readiness display indicating the self-test completed
successfully
Buttons for setting the clock, transferring data, and setting options
Type BF patient connection
Rechargeable battery: recycle battery
Do not dispose of this product in the unsorted municipal waste stream. Dispose of this
product according to local regulations. See http://recycling.medtronic.com for
instructions on disposing of this product.
Battery Charger: green LED indicates power is on
Battery Charger: battery is charging; amber LED indicates fast charge, green LED
indicates trickle charge
Indoor use only
Safety Class II equipment (reinforced insulation)
IOIOIO
LOT
YYWW
Setup transfer cable
Lot number (batch code)
Use By date shown: yyyy-mm-dd or yyyy-mm
Single use only
0123
Mark of conformity according to the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
Canadian Standards Association certification for Canada and the United States
The Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes are not compatible with
QUIK-COMBO defibrillation and therapy cables. To use Infant/Child electrodes,
connect Infant/Child electrodes directly to the AED.
!USA
YYYY
For USA audiences only
Protect from water.
1 Safety Information
Not intended for use on children who are less than eight years of age or who weigh less
than 25 kg (55 pounds).
Not intended for use on adults.
Medtronic Emergency Response systems electrodes are latex-free.
Date of manufacture.
Power On/Off.
I/O
Power On/Off.
Shock button.
Fragile/breakable.
Handle with care.
Recommended storage temperature: 15° to 35°C (59° to 95°F). Storage at extreme
temperatures of -30° and 60°C (-22° and 140°F) is limited to seven days. If storage at
these temperatures exceeds one week, the electrode shelf-life will be reduced.
This section provides a basic orientation to the LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and
describes how to prepare the AED for use.
Unpacking and Initial Inspectionpage 2-2
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors2-2
About Batteries2-5
Setting the Clock2-6
Defining Setup Options2-7
Default Settings2-12
Changing Setup Options2-13
Transferring Setup to Another LIFEPAK 500 AED2-16
Connecting Electrodes to the AED2-17
Remove the LIFEPAK 500 AED from the shipping container. Examine the AED and accessories for any sign
of damage during shipping. Make sure that all the required supplies and accessories, including electrodes
and batteries, are present. Save the shipping container and foam inserts for use in reshipping the AED.
CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS
Figure 2-1 and Table 2-1 provide an overview of the LIFEPAK 500 AED controls, indicators, and connectors.
Figure 2-2 and Table 2-2 provide an overview of the accessories.
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1
2
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3
4
5
6
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K
7
8
Figure 2-1 LIFEPAK 500 AEDcontrols, indicators, and connectors
Table 2-1 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
1
Green
ON/OFF button turns the power on or off. The LED is lit
whenever the AED is on.
2 Yellow
ANALYZE button initiates analysis of the patient's ECG
rhythm when pressed. The LED is lit while the AED analyzes the
rhythm. The LED flashes to prompt the operator to press
10
9
ANALYZE.
Note: Does not apply to LIFEPAK 500 AEDs that do not have an
ANALYZE button. In this case, the ANALYZE button is replaced
Table 2-1 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors (Continued)
Getting Ready
3
4Cable Connector
Receptacle
5Connector Cover
6Microphone
7Readiness Display
Orange
the operator to press
SHOCK button delivers energy. The LED flashes to prompt
SHOCK when the AED is fully charged.
Allows connection to the following:
• QUIK-COMBO electrodes (REDI-PAK)
• Cables for connection to a computer, modem, another
LIFEPAK 500 AED, or FAST-PATCH electrodes
•Test load for testing
•Patient Simulator
If the cable connector has a pink-colored center, Infant/Child
Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes can be used with the AED
by connecting the electrodes directly to the cable connector
receptacle.
Protects cable connector.
Allows input for audio recording.
Displays
OK when the automatic self-test is completed successfully.
If the self-test detects that service is required or if the device
detects that the battery needs immediate replacement, the
OK
indicator disappears and a service and/or battery indicator
appear(s).
8Speaker
9Battery Compartment
Provides audio voice prompts and tones.
Accommodates a single removable battery pak that provides power
for the AED.
10Liquid Crystal Display
Provides operating messages on two 20-character lines.
(LCD)
11
X
Right arrow
Used to set the clock, transfer data, and set options.
button
12
S
Up arrow
Used to set the clock, transfer data, and set options.
button
13Low battery
indicator
14Service
indicator
*
Accent marks are not included in operating messages for international languages.
Steady display indicates the AED battery is low; flashing, on key
panel only, indicates replace battery immediately.
Steady display indicates the AED requires service by authorized
service personnel; flashing indicates service is required immediately.
• LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium manganese dioxide (LiMnO2) battery pak
To save battery life if the LIFEPAK 500 AED is accidentally turned on or left on, the AED has a battery
conservation feature. If the AED is not connected to a patient and no buttons are pressed for 15 minutes,
the AED will automatically turn off.
With a battery installed, the LIFEPAK 500 AED automatically performs daily auto tests when the AED is not
in use. These auto tests, along with normal battery self-discharge, consume battery energy.
For information about maintaining or recharging the batteries, refer to page 5-7.
Battery Installation
WARNING!
Inability to provide therapy.
The LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium manganese dioxide battery pak does not fit in all
LIFEPAK 500 AEDs. Use only with AEDs marked -003 inside the battery well.
To install a battery:
1 Insert the connector end of the battery into the battery compartment as shown in Figure 2-3.
2 Slide the battery all the way in until it latches securely.
Latch release
Figure 2-3 Battery installation
2Getting Ready
Battery Removal
To remove the battery:
1 Turn off the AED.
2 Lift the latch release on the battery and slide it out.
Note: When a battery is removed from the AED, battery and service indicators appear on the
readiness display. After replacing the battery, turn on the device to reset the readiness display.
Whenever the LIFEPAK 500 AED is turned on after it has been off for at least 60 seconds, it takes about 10
seconds to complete a self-test and to indicate a low or replace battery condition.
The AED monitors the battery power level and indicates when the battery should be replaced:
Indicator illuminates on the device key panel and appears on the readiness display and
LOW BATTERY message displays on the LCD; battery is low.
the
Indicator flashes on and off on the device key panel, the
REPLACE BATTERY message
displays, and a voice prompt sounds; battery is low and should be replaced
immediately.
Note: The readiness display battery indicator does not flash.
When the battery power is too low, the AED will automatically turn off. The service and battery indicators
appear on the readiness display.
If the
AUDIO ALERT option is set to ON and the AED detects a low or replace battery condition during an
automatic self-test while it is not in use, audible beeps and the
The
AUDIO ALERT will repeat every 20 minutes until the battery is replaced or battery power becomes too
REPLACE BATTERY voice prompt sounds.
low to power the AED.
SETTING THE CLOCK
You may set the clock at any time except during the interval between patient care and data transfer to a
computer or printer. Setting the clock during this interval will interfere with proper time synchronization.
To change the date and time:
1 Turn on the AED. (Be sure the AED has been off for at least 60 seconds and that nothing is connected
to the AED.)
2 Press and hold the
time setting:
S or X button for approximately three seconds until the AED displays the date and
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blinking
A value blinking on and off indicates that the value can be changed. The day, month, year, hour, and minutes
values can be increased. The seconds value can be reset to zero.
S button to increase the value.
X button to advance to the next field.
S button to increase the value.
X button to advance to the next field.
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5 To reset the seconds value to zero:
• Press the
S button once.
Note: If the seconds value is less than 30 when reset, the minutes value stays the same. If the
seconds value is greater than 30 seconds when reset, the minutes value increases by one.
• Press the
X button to advance to the next field.
6 Repeat Step 3 as needed to set the day, month, and year.
7 After the date and time are set, press
ON/OFF to turn off the AED.
DEFINING SETUP OPTIONS
The following paragraphs describe the setup options that define some of the operating features for the
LIFEPAK 500 AED. The user should become thoroughly familiar with the operating features particular to
their LIFEPAK 500 AED.
Device ID
The DEVICE ID option assigns a unique identifier that is printed at the top of each report. Up to 20
characters with any combination of displayable characters can be used. The factory default setting is an
automatically generated sequence number.
Modem Phone Number
The MODEM PHONE NUMBER option is the character string that the AED dials when it transfers data by
modem. The dial string may include up to 20 characters as described in Table 2-3. The default dial string is
T9W18886279698. This is the dial string required to download data from the LIFEPAK 500 AED to
Medtronic ERS. The characters T9W are required if 9 must be dialed first to access an outside line from
the telephone being used. However, if the telephone being used has direct access (long distance dialing
begins with 1), change T9W to blanks.
Table 2-3 Modem Phone Number Dial String Characters
CharacterDescription
PSelects pulse dialing (only allowed as first character)
TSelects tone dialing (only allowed as first character)
,Inserts 2-second pause in dialing string
$Waits for “bong” (calling card) tone
WWaits for second dial tone
Alphanumeric charactersA, B, C, D and 0 through 9 (no special function)
* # ( )Other characters (no special function)
+Terminates dial string
Modem Selection
2Getting Ready
The MODEM SELECTION option determines the initialization string for the modems listed in Table 2-4.
Select the number that matches your modem. If you select
string in the next option
Hayes ACCURA 144 External Fax Modem
Hayes ACCURA 56K External Fax Modem
Hayes ACCURA 336 External Fax Modem with Voice
Hayes ACCURA 336 External Fax Modem with Simultaneous Voice and Data
Hayes ACCURA 56K Speakerphone Modem
5U. S. Robotics Courier V.Everything
U. S. Robotics 56K Fax Modem (Sportster)
* You must specify the modem initialization string in the MODEM INIT STRING option.
The selection of commercially available modems changes rapidly. For more information or assistance
regarding compatible modems, contact Medtronic Technical Support. In the USA call
1.800.442.1142. Outside the USA, contact your local Medtronic representative.
Modem Initialization String
The MODEM INIT STRING option defines the modem initialization string for a Hayes-compatible modem
(TIA/EIA-602). Up to 75 characters with any combination of displayable characters can be used. The
default string is blank.
Note: The AED does not display
MODEM INIT STRING unless the MODEM SELECTION is set to 0.
Energy Sequence
The ENERGY SEQUENCE option defines the three possible energy levels used by the LIFEPAK 500 AED.
For the LIFEPAK 500 AED with the biphasic defibrillation waveform, the available energy levels for 1, 2,
and 3 are:
Flexible sequence means the energy delivered for a shock increments only if an analysis immediately
following a shock results in a
SHOCK ADVISED decision. For example, if the AED energy sequence is set up
as 200, 300, 360, flexible sequence means that the energy delivered for the first shock is 200 joules. If the
arrhythmia is terminated by shock 1 and the next analysis results in a
NO SHOCK ADVISED decision, the
energy will not increase for the next shock. However, if the arrhythmia is not terminated by shock 1 and
the next analysis results in a
SHOCK ADVISED decision, the energy will increase to 300 joules.
Fixed sequence means that the energy delivered after the first shock of 200 joules increments from 200
to 300, and then to 360 joules, regardless of the post-shock ECG rhythm and subsequent analysis decision.
Display Energy
The DISPLAY ENERGY option determines whether or not the energy of the last shock is displayed during
use. The default setting is
ON.
Auto Analyze
The AUTO ANALYZE options are OFF, 1, and 2.
AUTO ANALYZE OFF: The operator must press ANALYZE to start every analysis.
AUTO ANALYZE 1: The second and third rhythm analyses of each three-shock set start automatically
without requiring the operator to press
the first analysis of a three-shock set and to analyze after a
The default setting is
AUTO ANALYZE 2: All analysis cycles are initiated automatically. LIFEPAK 500 AEDs that do not have an
ANALYZE button operate in this mode.
AUTO ANALYZE 1.
ANALYZE. (The operator must always press ANALYZE to start
NO SHOCK ADVISED message or CPR cycle.)
Stack Shocks
When set to OFF, the STACK SHOCKS option inserts prompting for CPR after each (a single) shock. This
eliminates the three-shock stack. CPR is prompted after the shock regardless of the ECG rhythm. The
CPR time following the shock is determined by the
SHOCKS
With this option is set to
option are ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.
ON, the defibrillator follows the previously traditional stacked shock protocol and
CPR TIME 1 setting selected. Choices for the STACK
delivers up to three consecutive shocks, as necessary, without interposed CPR.
Initial CPR
The INITIAL CPR option prompts the user to perform an initial period of CPR. The choices are: CPR FIRST,
ANALYZE FIRST, and OFF. The default setting is OFF.
•The
CPR FIRST setting prompts the user to perform CPR immediately after the defibrillator is powered
on. The AED will also prompt,
the opportunity to end CPR early and proceed directly to analysis.
•The
ANALYZE FIRST setting prompts for analysis and then CPR. If the analysis determines that a shock
is needed, the AED will prompt,
opportunity to end CPR early and proceed directly to delivering a shock.
•The
OFF setting has no prompting for an initial CPR period.
IF YOU WITNESSED THE ARREST, PUSH X (RIGHT ARROW), which provides
IF YOU WITNESSED THE ARREST, PUSH X, which provides the
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Refer to Special Setup Options on page 3-8 for a more detailed description of the AED prompting
sequence for each
Medical directors who choose to implement this option should develop a protocol and provide training to
responders instructing them when to end the initial CPR interval early. Potential situations for instructing
responders to end CPR early include:
• The patient’s collapse was witnessed by the responder.
• The responder ascertains that fewer than four or five minutes have elapsed since the patient’s collapse.
• The patient exhibits agonal breathing, an indicator of a short downtime.
• The responder ascertains that CPR of adequate quality and duration has already been provided by
bystanders before attaching the AED electrodes.
Initial CPR Time
The INITIAL CPR TIME option applies when INITIAL CPR is set to ANALYZE FIRST or CPR FIRST. It sets the
CPR time for that CPR period. The time choices for
seconds. The default setting is
120 seconds.
INITIAL CPR TIME are: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, and 180
Pre-Shock CPR Time
The PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME option inserts prompting for CPR when a shockable ECG rhythm is detected
and during the time the AED is charging. It applies only when analysis results in
When
INITIAL CPR is set to OFF or CPR FIRST, PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME applies to the first and all subsequent
shocks. When
subsequent shocks. The choices for
only for the time the capacitor is charging, select the
INITIAL CPR is set to ANALYZE FIRST, PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME applies to the second and all
PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME are: OFF, 15, and 30 seconds. To prompt for CPR
15-second CPR interval. The SHOCK button is not
enabled until charging and CPR time are completed. The default setting for
SHOCK ADVISED decisions.
PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME is OFF.
Note: Although the
SHOCK button is disabled during the pre-shock CPR interval, it becomes active as
soon as the pre-shock CPR interval ends. To minimize the interval between the final chest
compression and shock delivery (while maintaining responder safety), medical directors who select
this option should provide specific training and protocols to address the rapid transition from preshock CPR to shock delivery.
CPR Times 1 and 2
•The CPR TIME 1 option inserts prompting to perform CPR after a single shock (STACK SHOCKSOFF) or
set of three shocks (
•The
CPR TIME 2 option inserts prompting to perform CPR after a NO SHOCK ADVISED decision.
The choices for both CPR Times 1 and 2 are:
time). For all selections except
countdown timer. If
countdown timer. The AED will not prompt you to
although you may do so at any time to initiate an analysis. The default setting for both CPR Times 1 and 2
is
120 seconds (two minutes).
Note: When an analysis after a shock results in a
same as
Note:
CPR TIME 1.
CPR TIME 0 is not available if AUTO ANALYZE 2 is selected on AEDs that have an ANALYZE
button or on AEDs that do not have an
not have an
ANALYZE button.
STACK SHOCKS ON) is delivered.
0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, and 180 seconds, and 999 (infinite CPR
0 and 999, the AED prompts you to perform CPR and then displays a
999 is selected, the AED prompts you to perform CPR but does not display the
PUSH ANALYZE (for AEDs with an ANALYZE button),
NO SHOCK ADVISED message, the CPR period is the
ANALYZE button. CPR TIME 999 is not available on AEDs that do
ThePULSE CHECK option inserts prompting to check for a pulse or check the patient, depending on the
PULSE PROMPT setting (refer to next section). The choices for PULSE CHECK are: NEVER, AFTER SECOND
NSA
, AFTER EVERY NSA, and ALWAYS. The default setting is NEVER.
•
AFTER SECOND NSA prompts for a pulse check after the second analysis if the second analysis results
in a
NO SHOCK ADVISED decision, regardless of the first analysis decision (SHOCK ADVISEDor NO
SHOCK ADVISED
•
AFTER EVERY NSA prompts for a pulse check after every NO SHOCK ADVISED decision.
•
ALWAYS prompts for a pulse check after CPR Times 1 and 2, after a NO SHOCK ADVISED decision, after
a single
ADVISED
•
NEVER eliminates all PULSE CHECK prompts.
SHOCK ADVISED decision with STACK SHOCKS OFF, or after three consecutive SHOCK
decisions if STACK SHOCKS is ON.
).
Pulse Prompt
The PULSE PROMPT option determines which voice and text messages will be used when PULSE CHECK is
enabled. The choices are
PULSE PROMPT 1 and PULSE PROMPT 2. The default setting is PULSE PROMPT 1.
•
PULSE PROMPT 1 provides the following voice and text messages: CHECK FOR PULSE; IF NO PULSE,
START CPR
•
PULSE PROMPT 2provides the following voice and text messages: CHECK PATIENT; IF NOT MOVING AND
NOT BREATHING NORMALLY, START CPR
NORMALLY, PUSH ANALYZE
Note: The
(Brazil), Mandarin, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, and Korean languages. In other countries,
PROMPT 2
START CPR
and CHECK FOR PULSE; IF NO PULSE, PUSH ANALYZE.
and CHECK PATIENT; IF NOT MOVING AND NOT BREATHING
.
CHECK PATIENT messages appear on AEDs distributed in the English (U.S.), Portuguese
PULSE
may be replaced with: CHECK FOR SIGNS OF CIRCULATION; IF NO SIGNS OF CIRCULATION,
and CHECK FOR SIGNS OF CIRCULATION; IF NO SIGNS OF CIRCULATION, PUSH ANALYZE.
Motion Detection
The MOTION DETECTION option determines whether or not the motion detection system is active during
analysis. When this option is
ON and motion is detected, a warning is given and analysis is prevented for up
to 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, analysis continues regardless of whether or not motion is present. For
more information about motion detection and factors relevant to selecting
A. The default setting for
MOTION DETECTION is ON.
ON or OFF, refer to Appendix
Asystole Detector
This option enables the ASYSTOLE DETECTOR. When active, the ASYSTOLE DETECTOR notifies the user
that asystole has been detected for a number of consecutive analyses over a period of time. The time
interval determines how long asystole must be detected before the
time intervals that can be selected are from 4 to 60 minutes (in one-minute intervals). The default setting
is
OFF.
ASYSTOLE message appears. The
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Audio Recording
AUDIO RECORDING is only displayed if the option is installed. The AUDIO RECORDING option may be ON or
OFF. If it is ON, the AED records the audio during patient care. If it is OFF, the AED does not record the
An INCIDENT ID number can be entered prior to transferring patient data to a computer through a
modem. You can use up to 20 characters with any combination of displayable characters. The default
setting is
OFF.
Audio Alert
The AUDIO ALERT option determines whether or not an audible tone (beeps) sounds when the automatic
self-test detects a low battery condition or a condition that requires service. The default setting is
Regardless of whether the
AUDIO ALERT is set to ON or OFF, indicators appear on the readiness display if
OFF.
a low battery or service condition is detected.
The
AUDIO ALERT option is only available on AEDs with a readiness display distributed in the English
language.
Transfer Setup
Once the setup in one LIFEPAK 500 AED has been customized, the TRANSFER SETUP option supports the
transfer of this setup to other LIFEPAK 500 AEDs. Setup transfers are possible only between
LIFEPAK 500 AEDs with the same button configuration (for example, 2-button to 2-button) and
defibrillation waveform.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
Default settings for setup options are summarized in the following table.
Table 2-5 Setup Options and Default Settings (Continued)
Setup OptionsDefault Settings
Audio RecordingON
Incident IDOFF
Audio AlertOFF
* When cprMAX technology setup option default settings are used, AED protocols are consistent with 2005 AHA and
ERC Guidelines.
CHANGING SETUP OPTIONS
To change the setup options:
1 Make sure the LIFEPAK 500 AED power is off for at least 60 seconds and that nothing is connected to
the AED.
2 If the LIFEPAK 500 AED has an
press
ON/OFF. Do not release ANALYZE, S, and X until the SETUP MODE message appears.
If the LIFEPAK 500 AED does NOT have an
(located between the
ON/OFF and SHOCK buttons), S, and X buttons. Then press ON/OFF. Do not
release the blank “menu” button,
3 Notice that the AED displays the
ANALYZE button, hold down the ANALYZE, S, and X buttons. Then,
ANALYZE button, hold down the blank “menu” button
S, and X until the SETUP MODE message appears.
SETUP MODE screen.
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
SETUP MODE
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn is the configuration code. This code, which appears at the top of each
The
printed report, summarizes some of the setup and service settings.
4 Press
ANALYZE (or blank “menu” button) to advance to the DEVICE ID screen.
DEVICE ID
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• Press the
• Press the
5 Press
S button to change the character (choices are 0-9, A-Z, # - . , and space characters).
X button to advance to the next space.
ANALYZE (or blank “menu” button) to advance to the MODEM PHONE NUMBER screen.
MODEM PHONE NUMBER
T9W18886279698
• Press the
• Press the
6 Press
S button to change the character. The characters available are: ( ) * , - 0 through 9 PTW#$.
X button to advance to the next character location (20 characters maximum).
ANALYZE (or blank “menu” button) to advance to the MODEM SELECTION screen.
MODEM SELECTION
5
• Press the
S button to change the modem selection (select 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5).
ANALYZE (or blank “menu” button) to advance to the ASYSTOLE DETECTOR screen.
ASYSTOLE DETECTOR
OFF
• Press the
increments).
Note: Pressing
22 If the LIFEPAK 500 AED is equipped with the audio recording capability, press
“menu” button) to advance to the
S button to change the setting (choices are OFF and 4 to 60 minutes in one-minute
S after the highest setting will display OFF.
ANALYZE (or blank
AUDIO RECORDING screen.
AUDIO RECORDING
ON
• Press the
If the LIFEPAK 500 AED is not equipped with audio recording capability, this screen will not display.
23 Press
S button to turn the option ON or OFF.
ANALYZE (or blank “menu” button) to advance to the INCIDENT ID screen.
INCIDENT ID
ON
• Press the
24 Press
appears only on AEDs distributed in the English language.)
S button to change the setting (choices areON and OFF).
ANALYZE (or blank “menu” button) to advance to the AUDIO ALERT screen. (This screen
AUDIO ALERT
• Press the
25 Press
S button to change the setting (choices areON and OFF).
ANALYZE (or blank “menu” button) to advance to the TRANSFER SETUP screen.
TRANSFER SETUP
TO SEND PUSH
• To transfer the setup to another AED, refer to the section that follows.
• To turn off the AED, press
ON/OFF. The settings are saved.
TRANSFERRING SETUP TO ANOTHER LIFEPAK 500 AED
You can transfer the clock setting and all setup information, except DEVICE ID, from one LIFEPAK 500 AED
to an identical AED using the
button configuration, software version, and defibrillation waveform.
Note: Only LIFEPAK 500 AEDs with software version 4.2 or later can transfer and receive setup data.
Attempting to transfer setup data to devices with software version 4.0 may induce erroneous faults
in the receiving device.
TRANSFER SETUP option. Identical AEDs are devices that have the same
TRANSFER SETUP option. The AED displays the TRANSFER SETUP screen:
ANALYZE (or the blank “menu” button) to advance to the
TRANSFER SETUP
TO SEND PUSH
2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-4:
• Connect the Setup Transfer Cable to the AED that has the setup you wish to transfer (original AED).
• Connect the other end of the Setup Transfer Cable to the AED that you wish to receive the new
setup (receiving AED).
Note: Both AEDs must have the same button configuration and defibrillation waveform.
Setup
Transfer Cable
LIFEPAK 500 AEDLIFEPAK 500 AED
Figure 2-4 Setup transfer connections
3 Turn on the receiving AED and wait for CONNECT ELECTRODES message to appear.
4Push the
During setup transfer, the original AED displays the
blank screen.
After the original AED successfully transfers the setup, it displays the
The receiving AED turns itself off, turns itself back on, and then displays the
message.
5 To transfer the setup from the original AED to additional AEDs:
• Turn off the receiving AED.
• Disconnect the Setup Transfer Cable from the receiving AED.
• Repeat steps 2 through 4.
6 When finished, disconnect the Setup Transfer Cable, turn off both AEDs, and prepare them for patient
use.
X button on the original AED to send the setup to the receiving AED.
SENDING message. The receiving AED displays a
SEND COMPLETE message.
CONNECT ELECTRODES
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Note: The original AED does not transfer the device ID to the receiving AED. To change the device ID
on a receiving AED, refer to the LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator Setup Instructions
(CAT. 26500-001011).
CONNECTING ELECTRODES TO THE AED
You can connect the QUIK-COMBO electrodes with the REDI-PAK preconnect system to the AED before
patient care to save time. To connect the REDI-PAK-type QUIK-COMBO electrodes:
1 Inspect the electrode package and confirm that the expiration date has not passed.
2 Remove the clear plastic pouch to expose the QUIK-COMBO electrode connector.
3 Open the connector cover on the AED as shown in Figure 2-5.
4 Insert the electrode connector firmly into the cable connector on the AED as shown in Figure 2-5.
Cable Connector
Connector Cover
Figure 2-5 Connecting the QUIK-COMBO electrodes
QUIK-COMBO
electrode connector
5 Store the electrodes in the carrying case or the electrode storage tray.
6 Do not open the electrode package until immediately prior to patient use.
If you use QUIK-COMBO electrodes without the REDI-PAK preconnect system, you should:
• Not open the electrode package until immediately prior to patient use.
• Inspect the electrode package and confirm that the expiration date has not passed.
• Store the electrode package in the carrying case or electrode storage tray.
• When ready for patient use, open the electrode package and connect the electrodes to the AED as
shown in Figure 2-5 above.
Note: If you are using FAST-PATCH electrodes, refer to Appendix C. If you want to use Infant/Child
Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, purchase the Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation
Electrodes Starter Kit (CAT. 41330-000005 or CAT. 41330-000006).
This section describes how to use the LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for ECG
analysis and defibrillation. The actual clinical procedures that you use may vary according to your local
protocol.
Warnings and Cautionspage 3-2
Preparing the AED for Operation3-2
AED Operation3-3
AED Prompts3-5
Transferring Patient Care to another AED3-9
Troubleshooting During Patient Care3-10
This defibrillator delivers up to 360 joules of electrical energy. When discharging the defibrillator, do not
touch the disposable therapy electrodes.
Shock hazard.
If a person is touching the patient, bed, or any conductive material in contact with the patient during
defibrillation, the delivered energy may be partially discharged through that person. Clear everyone from
contact with the patient, bed, and other conductive material before discharging the defibrillator.
Shock hazard.
To remove an unwanted charge, disconnect the electrode cable from the device, wait for the device to
automatically remove the charge, or turn off the AED.
Possible fire, burns, and ineffective energy delivery.
Do not discharge standard paddles on top of therapy electrodes or ECG electrodes. Do not allow therapy
electrodes to touch each other, ECG electrodes, lead wires, dressings, transdermal patches, etc. Such
contact can cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns during defibrillation and may divert
defibrillating energy away from the heart muscle.
Possible skin burns.
During defibrillation, air pockets between the skin and therapy electrodes can cause patient skin burns.
Apply therapy electrodes so that entire electrode adheres to skin. Do not reposition the electrodes once
applied. If the position must be changed, remove and replace with new electrodes.
Possible skin burns and ineffective energy delivery.
Therapy electrodes that are dried out or damaged may cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns
during defibrillation. Do not use electrodes that have been removed from foil package for more than
24 hours. Do not use electrodes beyond expiration date. Check that electrode adhesive is intact and
undamaged. Replace therapy electrodes after 50 shocks.
CAUTION!
Possible equipment damage.
Before using this AED, disconnect all equipment from the patient that is not defibrillator-protected.
PREPARING THE AED FOR OPERATION
Follow these steps to help ensure that the AED is always ready for use:
• Properly maintain the AED and batteries as described on page 5-7 of this manual.
• Make sure that the defibrillation electrodes are available and properly stored in the AED carrying case
or electrode tray.
• Keep the following supplies readily accessible:
- Spare, properly maintained battery
- Spare defibrillation electrodes
- Supplies to clean and shave the electrode sites on the patient
• Keep the AED and accessories within an optimal temperature range of 15–35° C (59–95° F).
QUIK-COMBO and FAST-PATCH electrodes are pre-gelled, self-adhesive electrodes that allow handsfree defibrillation. They are designed for use with devices equipped with the appropriate connector or
therapy cable. For more information about these electrodes, refer to the respective electrode operating
instructions.
AED OPERATION
To prepare for ECG analysis and defibrillation:
1 Verify that the patient is in cardiac arrest (the patient is unconscious, not breathing normally and
shows no signs of circulation, for example, no pulse, and/or no coughing, no movement).
2 Press
3 Prepare the patient for electrode placement:
4 Apply the electrodes to the patient's chest:
ON/OFF to turn on the AED (the green LED will light). The CONNECT ELECTRODES message and
voice prompt will occur until the patient is connected to the AED.
• If possible, place the patient on a hard surface away from standing water.
• Remove clothing from the patient's upper torso.
• Remove excessive hair from the electrode sites. If shaving is necessary, avoid cutting the skin.
• Clean the skin and dry it briskly with a towel or gauze.
• Do not apply alcohol, tincture of benzoin, or antiperspirant to the skin.
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•Place the
♥or + electrode lateral to the patient's left nipple with the center of the electrode in the
midaxillary line, if possible. (See Figure 3-1.)
• Place the other electrode on the patient's upper right torso, lateral to the sternum and below the
clavicle as shown in Figure 3-1.
• Starting from one end, press the electrodes firmly onto the patient's skin.
A
Anterior
Lateral
QUIK-COMBO Electrodes
Figure 3-1 Anterior-lateral position
A
Anterior
Lateral
FAST-PATCH Electrodes
5 Connect the electrode connector to the AED (if it is not already connected).
6 Follow the screen messages and voice prompts provided by the AED.
If the patient recovers consciousness and/or signs of circulation and breathing return, place the patient in
the recovery position and leave the AED attached.
When placing electrodes on the patient, be aware of the following special situations.
Obese Patients or Patients with Large Breasts
Apply the electrodes to a flat area on the chest, if possible. If skin folds or breast tissue prevent good
adhesion, spread skin folds apart to create a flat surface.
Thin Patients
Follow the contour of the ribs and spaces when pressing the electrodes onto the torso. This limits air
space or gaps under the electrodes and promotes good skin contact.
WARNING!
Possible interference with implanted electrical device.
Defibrillation may cause implanted electrical devices to malfunction. Place therapy electrodes away from
implanted devices if possible. Check implanted device function after defibrillation.
Patients with Implanted Pacemakers
If possible, place defibrillation electrodes away from the internal pacemaker generator. Treat this patient
like any other patient requiring emergency care. Pacemaker pulses may prevent advisement of an
appropriate shock, regardless of the patient's underlying rhythm.
Patients with Implanted Defibrillators
Apply the electrodes in the anterior-lateral position. Treat this patient like any other patient requiring
emergency care.
Alternate Anterior-Posterior Electrode Position
The electrodes may be placed in an anterior-posterior position as follows:
1 Place either the
♥ or + therapy electrode over the left precordium as shown in Figure 3-2. The upper
edge of the electrode should be below the nipple. Avoid placement over the nipple, the diaphragm, or
the bony prominence of the sternum if possible.
2 Place the other electrode behind the heart in the infrascapular area as shown in Figure 3-2. For patient
comfort, place the cable connection away from the spine. Do not place the electrode over the bony
prominences of the spine or scapula.
ANTERIOR
POSTERIOR
QUIK-COMBO Electrodes
Figure 3-2 Anterior-posterior placement
ANTERIOR
FAST-PATCH Electrodes
POSTERIOR
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AED PROMPTS
The following paragraphs describe AED operation when the AED setup options are set to the default
settings. Topics include:
• First analysis cycle
•
SHOCK ADVISED sequence
•
NO SHOCK ADVISED sequence
•CPR timer
• Shock counter
• Motion detection
• Electrodes off detection
• Special setup options –
For a more detailed description of how the AED analyzes the patient ECG, refer to page A-3.
WARNING!
Possible misinterpretation of data.
Do not analyze in a moving vehicle. Motion artifact may affect the ECG signal resulting in an inappropriate
shock or no shock advised message. Motion detection may delay analysis. Stop vehicle and stand clear of
patient during analysis.
INITIAL CPR and PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME
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Possible misinterpretation of data.
Do not move the AED during analysis. Moving the AED during analysis may affect the ECG signal resulting
in an inappropriate shock or no shock advised decision. Do not touch the patient or the AED during
analysis.
First Analysis Cycle
When you turn on the power and first apply electrodes to the patient, the AED will either analyze
automatically or prompt you to press
If you hear the
PUSH ANALYZE voice prompt and see the ANALYZE LED flash, press ANALYZE.
When the AED begins to analyze the patient's ECG, the AED beeps twice and the following two messages
alternately appear.
STAND CLEAR
You will hear the
requires about 9 to 13 seconds. The
STAND CLEAR, ANALYZING NOW, STAND CLEAR voice prompt. The ECG analysis
ANALYZE, depending on the auto analyze configuration.
If the AED detects a shockable ECG rhythm, the following message appears.
09:28
SHOCK ADVISED
You will hear the
indicates that the AED is charging.
When charging is complete, the following two messages alternately appear.
SHOCK ADVISED voice prompt. The AED begins charging for Shock #1. A rising tone
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STAND CLEAR
You will hear the
(a loud, high-pitched, two-tone sound). The
• Check that no one is touching the patient.
• Press
• If you do not press
SHOCK to discharge the AED. After the shock, you will hear the START CPR prompt.
CHARGE REMOVED message appears.
STAND CLEAR, PUSH TO SHOCK voice prompt followed by the “shock ready” tone
SHOCK within 30 seconds, the AED disarms the SHOCK button, and the
SHOCK LED flashes.
PUSH TO SHOCK
No Shock Advised
If the AED detects a nonshockable ECG rhythm, the following message appears.
09:28
NO SHOCK ADVISED
09:28
You will hear the
You will then hear the
NO SHOCK ADVISED prompt. The AED will not charge, and no shock can be delivered.
START CPR prompt.
CPR Timer
After a shock is delivered or after a NO SHOCK ADVISED decision, the AED prompts START CPR. The
countdown CPR timer indicates the amount of CPR time remaining.
After the CPR time has elapsed, the AED prompts PUSH ANALYZE or analyzes automatically, depending
on the auto analyze setting.
If you hear the
AED begins to analyze the patient's ECG, the AED beeps twice and the following two messages
alternately appear.
PUSH ANALYZE voice prompt and see the ANALYZE LED flash, press ANALYZE. When the
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STAND CLEAR
You will hear the
requires about 9 to 13 seconds. The
Note: If
button), analysis will begin automatically at the end of the CPR time. You will hear
ANALYZING NOW, STAND CLEAR
analysis.
AUTO ANALYZE 2 is selected (or for LIFEPAK 500 AEDs that do not have an ANALYZE
STAND CLEAR, ANALYZING NOW, STAND CLEAR voice prompt. The ECG analysis
ANALYZE LED (if present) is on during analysis.
. Stop CPR immediately and stay clear of the patient during the
ANALYZING NOW
STAND CLEAR,
09:27
Shock Counter
The shock counter appears in the upper-left corner of the LCD.
#1
200J
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PUSH ANALYZE
Energy of shock #1
Shock counter
The shock counter indicates how many shocks have been delivered to the patient. Following the shock
counter, the energy for that shock number may be displayed (optional). The shock counter resets
whenever the AED is turned off for at least 60 seconds.
Motion Detection
If the AED is configured with MOTION DETECTIONON and motion is detected during the ECG analysis, the
following two messages alternately appear.
#2
09:44
MOTION DETECTED
You will hear the
motion is detected, analysis is prevented for up to 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, analysis continues
regardless of whether or not motion is present. Refer to troubleshooting on page 6-2 for possible causes
and suggested actions.
MOTION DETECTED, STOP MOTION voice prompt, followed by a warning tone. When
#2
STOP MOTION
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If the AED is configured with
presence of motion. There is no
ECG analysis.
MOTION DETECTION OFF, the ECG analysis proceeds uninhibited by the
MOTION DETECTED verbal or text prompt if motion is present during
Electrodes Off Detection
If the AED detects that the electrodes are not properly connected to the AED or the patient, the
following message appears.
09:21
CONNECT ELECTRODES
You will hear the
troubleshooting on page 6-2 for possible causes and suggested actions.
CONNECT ELECTRODES voice prompt followed by three warning beeps. Refer to
Asystole Detector
If the AED has been configured for the asystole detector to be active, the following message appears
after
NO SHOCK ADVISED decisions occur with asystole present and when the asystole detector time
interval has been reached.
09:21
ASYSTOLE
You will hear the
ASYSTOLE voice prompt, which will repeat periodically until the next analysis.
Special Setup Options
Initial CPR — CPR FIRST
When the INITIAL CPR option is set to CPR FIRST, you will be prompted to START CPR immediately after
the AED is turned on. A countdown timer shows the remaining time for the initial CPR period. You will
then see and hear the
end initial CPR early and proceed to analysis. The decision to end CPR early is based on the protocol
defined by your medical director.
•If the
•If the
Initial CPR —
When the INITIAL CPR option is set to ANALYZE FIRST, you will be prompted to perform analysis after the
AED is turned on. CPR is prompted after the AED completes the analysis. The AED prompting based on
the analysis decision is described in the following paragraphs.
X button is pressed, you will be prompted to CONNECT ELECTRODES. If electrodes are already
connected, you will be prompted to proceed to analysis.
X button is NOT pressed, the countdown will continue to the end of the initial CPR time. At the
end of CPR time, you will be prompted to
connected, you will be prompted to proceed to analysis.
ANALYZE FIRST
IF YOU WITNESSED THE ARREST, PUSH X prompt. This provides an opportunity to
NO SHOCK ADVISED — If the AED detects a nonshockable ECG rhythm, it prompts you to immediately
start CPR and the following message appears.
CPR countdown timer
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09:28
START CPR
The CPR time continues for the duration specified in the setup option (for example,
the CPR time elapses, an analysis cycle is prompted.
SHOCK ADVISED — If the AED detects a shockable ECG rhythm, the following two messages alternately
appear.
CPR countdown timer
1:59
09:28
CPR countdown timer
IF YOU WITNESSED
START CPR
After a shockable rhythm is detected, you will hear
ARREST, PUSH RIGHT ARROW
, which provides the opportunity to end CPR early. The decision to end CPR
START CPR, followed by IF YOU WITNESSED THE
THE ARREST, PUSHX
early is based on the protocol defined by your medical director.
• If you press the
X button to end CPR early, you will hear SHOCK ADVISED, followed by a charging tone.
Proceed according to your training with the AED for delivering the shock.
• If you do not press the
X button, CPR continues for the length of time specified in the setup option
(for example, 120 seconds). The AED charges during the CPR time in preparation for the shock. You
will then hear
SHOCK ADVISED. Proceed according to your training with the AED for delivering a shock.
120 seconds). After
1:59
09:28
Pre-Shock CPR Time
When
PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME is set to 15 seconds or more, you are prompted to start CPR immediately
after a shockable rhythm is detected, before the shock is delivered. After the analysis is complete, the
following message appears:
CPR countdown timer
0:15
09:28
START CPR
The CPR time continues for the duration specified in the
15 seconds). The AED charges during the CPR time in preparation for the shock. The SHOCK button is
disabled during the pre-shock CPR interval to avoid accidental shock delivery while the defibrillator is
charged and a responder performs CPR. After the CPR time elapses, you will hear the
voice prompt. Proceed according to your training for delivering a shock with the AED.
PRE-SHOCK CPR TIME setup option (for example,
SHOCK ADVISED
TRANSFERRING PATIENT CARE TO ANOTHER AED
To transfer patient care between devices equipped with identical therapy cable connectors:
1 Turn off the AED connected to the patient.
2 Leave the defibrillation electrodes on the patient; disconnect the electrodes from the therapy cable or
Every time you use the LIFEPAK 500 AED on a patient, data is stored digitally inside the AED. This data
allows post-incident review for quality control, training, and research purposes. Print or transfer this data
as soon as possible to save the information.
The following paragraphs describe how the LIFEPAK 500 AED stores and retrieves data.
Overview of Data Storage
Whenever power is on, the LIFEPAK 500 AED automatically stores the data illustrated in Figure 4-1.
Event Log
Data
Figure 4-1 Data stored by the LIFEPAK 500 AED
CODE
SUMMARY
Data
Continuous
ECG Data
Audio
Recording
• Event Log Data — A chronological log of all events. An event is a specific action by the operator or AED,
such as:
–Power on
–Patient connected
– Analysis started
– Shock advised
– Shock delivered
Refer to the following table for a list of all the event types.
These events and all voice prompts may appear in the Event Log Report.
• CODE SUMMARY™ Data — A summary of critical resuscitation events and the ECG rhythm segments
associated with those events.
• Continuous ECG Data — Between 20 and 80 minutes of the patient ECG rhythm from the time of
power-on to power-off. Varies with the configuration of the AED and whether Audio Recording is
installed and enabled. (Refer to Specifications, page 5-15.) Data collection stops when maximum
recording times are exceeded.
• Audio Recording — Approximately 20 minutes of audio data recorded at the scene, such as operator
remarks and AED voice prompts or tones. (The audio recording option must be installed and enabled.)
Data collection stops when maximum recording times are exceeded.
4 Data Management
Patient Records
A patient record is created when the AED is connected to a patient and begins to store data. The AED
stores data from the time that you turn the AED on until you turn the AED off. The LIFEPAK 500 AED can
store a maximum of two patient records:
• Current Patient — The most recent patient record stored
• Previous Patient — The patient record stored prior to the Current Patient
The data stored for the Current Patient and Previous Patient is illustrated in Figure 4-2.
Current
Patient
(B)
Previous
Patient
(A)
Figure 4-2 Comparison of data stored for the Current Patient and Previous Patient
Event Log
Data
Event Log
Data
CODE
SUMMARY
Data
CODE
SUMMARY
Data
Continuous
ECG Data
(Continuous
ECG Data
is deleted.)
Audio
Recording
(Audio
Recording
is deleted.)
The AED stores all data for the Current Patient (B). However, the AED only retains the Event Log and
CODE SUMMARY data for the Previous Patient (A).
Information Stored When Creating a New Patient Record
When the AED creates a new patient record, the following occurs:
• The AED stores all data for the newest patient record, Patient C (refer to Figure 4-3). Patient C is now
the Current Patient.
• The AED deletes the ECG and audio recording data for Patient B. The AED retains only the Event Log
and CODE SUMMARY data. Patient B is now the Previous Patient.
• The AED deletes all data for the oldest patient record, Patient A.
New
Patient
(C)
Patient
(B)
Patient
(A)
Figure 4-3 Data stored when the AED stores a new patient record
Event Log
Data
Event Log
Data
(All data is deleted.)
CODE
SUMMARY
Data
CODE
SUMMARY
Data
Continuous
ECG Data
(Continuous
ECG Data
is deleted.)
Audio
Recording
(Audio
Recording
is deleted.)
Conditions for Creating a New Patient Record
To begin a new patient record, the following conditions must occur:
• The AED must be turned off for at least 60 seconds, then turned on.
• Electrodes must be connected to the patient.
You can turn off the AED briefly without affecting the Current Patient. For example, you can change the
battery. If you restore power in less than 60 seconds, the AED resumes storing data for the Current
Patient.
If you do not connect electrodes to a patient or a simulator, you can turn on the AED and not affect the
Current Patient. For example, you can turn on the AED to test it with the external test load or to transfer
data. As long as you do not connect the electrodes to a new patient or an ECG simulator, the AED does
not create a new patient record.
As soon as you turn on the AED, the AED begins storing data for a new patient record. However, if you do
not connect electrodes to a patient within 3 minutes, the AED stops storing data.
• If you then connect electrodes, the AED resumes storing data and creates a new Current Patient.
• If, however, you turn off the AED without ever connecting the electrodes, the AED does not create a
new Current Patient. The AED will delete the initial 3 minutes of data, and all previously stored data will
remain unchanged. This prevents erasing data each time you turn on the AED to transfer data or
perform maintenance.
The LIFEPAK 500 AED also stores a Test Log, a list of the 30 most recent auto-tests and manual tests.
The Test Log lists the test results and any fault codes detected. The Test Log is printed automatically
when data is sent to a printer. As an option, the Test Log may be printed from a computer.
Overview of Data Retrieval
There are two ways you can retrieve data from the LIFEPAK 500 AED:
• Send the data to a computer by modem.
• Send the data to a computer by direct connection.
The AED does not delete data after it is transferred. Data is only deleted when new patient records are
created. Table 4-2 describes the stored data and how you can retrieve it.
Table 4-2 LIFEPAK 500 AED Data and Retrieval
Retrieval
Type of Data
ModemComputer
4 Data Management
Event Log DataYesYes
CODE SUMMARY dataYesYes
Continuous ECG
Audio Recording
*
†
YesYes
2
Yes
Yes
2
Test LogYesYes
*
Available for the Current Patient only.
†
To play the audio recordings, a sound card, sound card software, and the
QUIK-VIEW 500 data review program or CODE-STAT data management
system must be installed in the computer.
SENDING DATA TO A COMPUTER BY MODEM
These paragraphs describe the resources, equipment connections, and procedures required to send
LIFEPAK 500 AED data to a computer by modem.
Required Resources
Table 4-3 summarizes the resources required to send data to a computer by modem.
Table 4-3 Required Resources for Sending Data to a Computer by Modem
Table 4-3 Required Resources for Sending Data to a Computer by Modem (Continued)
Description
Modem power cord or power adapter (if required)
Telephone cord (with RJ11 connectors)
Analog telephone line
*
Required Resources at Destination Site
Modem that supports the Hayes AT command set
Personal Computer:
– QUIK-VIEW 500 data review program or CODE-STAT data management
system
– Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later for Data Transfer 500, and for
QUIK-VIEW 500 if audio review is not needed. Microsoft Windows 95 for
QUIK-VIEW 500 if audio review is needed
– Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 for CODE-STAT 3.2 or earlier
and Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows
NT version 4.0 with Service Pack 1 for CODE-STAT 4.0 or later.
Cables as required
Analog telephone line
*
Most internal telephone lines for integrated office telephone systems are digital lines. Make sure you connect the
modem to an external analog telephone line like the type used for fax machines.
*
Setup Options
Make sure the AED setup options are properly defined for the modem initialization string and destination
phone number. Refer to page 2-7 for information about the modem setup options.
Note: Remember to include in the dial string any special characters that are required to dial the
destination (such as “9” or a pause).
Procedure for Sending Data
Perform these steps to send data:
1Make sure the equipment at the destination site is properly connected.
2 Make sure the destination computer power is on and that the QUIK-VIEW 500 data review program or
CODE-STAT data management system is ready to receive data.
3 Make sure the modem is off and that the AED is turned off for at least 60 seconds.
4 At the local site, connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-4.
• Connect the modem cable to the AED and the modem.
• Connect the telephone cord to the modem and the analog telephone line.
• Connect the modem power cord or power adapter to a power source (if required).
ANALYZE (or the blank “menu” button) is pressed, the AED transfers the patient data. While the
data is being transferred, the AED displays the following message to indicate progress:
SENDING
XX%COMPLETE
After the AED successfully completes the data transfer, it displays the SEND COMPLETE message.
12 After the AED displays the SEND COMPLETE message, check that the low battery indicator is not
displayed.
13 Turn off the AED and prepare it for the next patient use.
Note: If you leave the LIFEPAK 500 AED unattended during data transfer, the AED automatically
turns off after 15 minutes of no activity (after data transfer completed).
If the AED turns off, check the data transfer status:
1Leave the data cable connected to AED and modem.
2 Turn on AED and look for the
SEND COMPLETE message. If the CANNOT SEND message appears, refer
to Table 6-2 on page 6-4 for troubleshooting tips.
3If the
SEND COMPLETE message appears:
• Check that the low battery indicator is not displayed.
• Disconnect the data transfer cable.
4 Turn off the AED and prepare it for the next patient use.
SENDING DATA TO A COMPUTER BY DIRECT CONNECTION
These paragraphs describe the resources, equipment connections, and procedures required to send AED
data to a computer by direct connection.
Required Resources
Table 4-4 summarizes the resources required to send data to a computer by direct connection.
Table 4-4 Required Resources for Sending Data to a Computer by Direct Connection
Description
PC Cable (for use with the LIFEPAK 500 AED)
Personal Computer:
– QUIK-VIEW 500 data review program or CODE-STAT data management system.
– Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later for Data Transfer 500, and for QUIK-VIEW 500 if audio review is not
needed. Microsoft Windows 95 for QUIK-VIEW 500 if audio review is needed.
– Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 for CODE-STAT 3.2 or earlier and Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows NT version 4.0 with Service Pack 1 for CODE-STAT 4.0 or later.
1Make sure that the AED is turned off for at least 60 seconds.
2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 4-5.
3 Make sure that the computer power is on and that the application program is open.
4 Press
ON/OFF to turn on the AED. The CONNECT ELECTRODES message appears and remains until
data transfer begins.
Note: If
INITIAL CPR is set to CPR FIRST, press X to exit INITIAL CPR.
The computer controls the data transfer. Refer to the application program operating instructions
for information about data transfer commands. The AED will not display any status messages
during the data transfer.
PC Cable
4 Data Management
LIFEPAK 500 AED
Figure 4-5 Equipment connections for data transfer by direct connection to a computer
Computer
5 When the computer is finished receiving data, do the following:
• Check that the
LOW BATTERY indicator is not displayed.
• Disconnect the PC cable.
6 Turn off the AED and prepare it for the next patient use.
Note: If you leave the LIFEPAK 500 AED unattended during data transfer, the AED automatically
turns off after 15 minutes of no activity (after data transfer completed).
If the AED turns off, check the data transfer status:
1Check that the computer application program dialog box indicates that the patient record has been
received. If the patient record has not been received, reinitiate procedure for sending data.
2 Turn on AED and check that the low battery indicator is not displayed.
3 Turn off the AED and prepare it for the next patient use.
Troubleshooting During Data Transfer
If you cannot transfer data, refer to the application program operating instructions for troubleshooting
information.
This section describes how to perform operator-level maintenance and testing on the LIFEPAK 500
Automated External Defibrillator (AED). For troubleshooting information, refer to page 6-2. Topics in this
section include:
Maintenance and Testing Schedulingpage 5-2
Inspection5-2
Cleaning5-4
Testing5-4
Battery Maintenance5-7
Electrode Storage5-13
Service and Repair5-13
Warranty5-14
Supplies, Accessories, and Training Tools5-14
Specifications5-15
Clinical Summary: Defibrillation of Ventricular Fibrillation and
The LIFEPAK 500 AED performs an automatic self-test every 24 hours. If the automatic self-test detects
a low battery condition or a condition that requires service, AEDs with a readiness display will change the
indicators on the display and will not activate an alarm unless
important to place the AED where the alarm is likely to be heard, to periodically inspect the AED, and to
check display indicators (refer to the following inspection subsection).
The AED also performs a self-test every time you turn on the AED. These self-tests do not eliminate the
need for regular maintenance. You should do the following on a regular basis and after each time the AED
is used:
• Inspect the AED as described in Table 5-1.
• Clean the AED as described in Table 5-2.
• Check to make sure that all necessary supplies and accessories (such as properly-maintained batteries
and therapy electrodes) are readily accessible.
Your local operator maintenance schedule should consider how familiar the operators are with AED
operation, how often the AED is used, and the age of the AED batteries. If AED batteries are two years old
or older, weekly inspection is recommended. If AED batteries are less than two years old, consider the
following:
AUDIO ALERT is configured ON. It is
• If the AED is used on a weekly basis, daily inspections may be appropriate.
• If the AED is used on a monthly basis, weekly inspections may be appropriate.
• If the AED is used very infrequently, such as once a year, monthly inspections may be appropriate.
INSPECTION
Routinely inspect all devices, accessories, and cables by following the instructions in Table 5-1.
Clean the LIFEPAK 500 AED and accessories as described in Table 5-2. Use only the cleaning agents listed
in the table.
CAUTION!
Possible equipment damage.
Do not clean any part of the AED or accessories with bleach, bleach dilution, or phenolic compounds. Do
not use abrasive or flammable cleaning agents. Do not steam, autoclave, or gas-sterilize the
LIFEPAK 500 AED or accessories.
Table 5-2 Recommended Cleaning Methods
ItemsCleaning PracticeRecommended Cleaning Agent
LIFEPAK 500 AED case,
display, crevices, and
accessories
Clean with damp sponge or
cloth.
• Quaternary ammonium compounds
• Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
• Peroxide (peracetic acid) solutions
TESTING
This section describes the AED automatic self-tests and the test load test. If testing indicates a problem,
refer to Troubleshooting on page 6-2. If you cannot correct the problem, remove the AED from active
service and contact authorized service personnel.
The AED stores the results of auto tests and the external test load test in a test log. For information
about retrieving test log data, refer to page 4-5.
Service Indicator and Message
The service indicator appears if the automatic self-test detects a problem that requires service.
Service indicator appears on the readiness display and on the key panel
If the service indicator appears on the key panel (but not flashing), you can still use the AED if it is needed
for patient therapy. However, you should contact authorized service personnel to correct the problem as
soon as possible. The service indicator will display until the problem is corrected.
If the automatic self-test detects a problem that requires immediate service (such as a malfunctioning
charging circuit), the service indicator appears on the readiness display, the service indicator on the key
panel flashes, and the
CALL SERVICE message disappears, you can still use the AED if it is needed
for patient therapy. However, you should contact authorized service personnel to correct the problem as
soon as possible. If the
CALL SERVICE message reappears, the service indicator on the device key panel
will continue to flash and the message will remain on. Contact authorized service personnel immediately
to correct the problem. You should not use the AED until the problem is corrected.
Power-On Self-Test
Whenever the AED is turned off for at least 60 seconds and then turned on, the AED performs a “cold
start.” During a cold start, the AED performs internal self-tests to check that internal electrical
components and circuits work properly. During the self-test, the AED displays the following messages:
MEDTRONIC
XXXX-XXXX
The xs indicate the software version installed.
BATTERY OK
SELF-TEST xx.xx
If the AED requires service, the service indicator appears. Contact authorized service personnel to
perform service.
Note: If the battery has an adequate charge to deliver therapy, you will see
display and the
BATTERY OK message on the LCD during the self-test. If the battery is low, you will
see a battery indicator on the readiness display, an illuminated battery indicator on the device key
panel, and the
LOW BATTERY message on the LCD. When the LOW BATTERY message first appears,
the device will provide eleven or more shocks for a nonrechargeable battery and six or more shocks
for a rechargeable battery. If the battery is very low, the
battery indicator on the key panel flashes. When the
REPLACE BATTERY message displays and the
REPLACE BATTERY message first appears, the
device will provide three or more shocks.
OK on the readiness
Auto Tests
The AED periodically performs auto tests. During an auto test, the AED displays the following message:
BATTERY OK
SELF-TEST xx.xx
If the AED detects a problem during an auto test that requires service but does not prevent AED use, it
displays the service indicator the next time you turn on the AED.
Note: It is important that when the AED is stored with the battery installed, temperature exposure
should not fall below 0°C (32°F) or exceed 50°C (122°F). If the AED is stored outside this temperature
range, the auto tests may erroneously detect a problem and the AED may not operate properly.
Daily Auto Test
Every day at 0300 (3:00 am) the AED automatically performs the following tasks:
• Turns itself on (the
•Performs self-test (
• Stores the results in the Test Log.
•Turns itself off.
On a regular basis, the Daily Auto Test will test for low or replace battery conditions.
The Daily Auto Test is not performed if the AED is already turned on at 0300 or if the battery is not
installed. If the AED is turned on while the Daily Auto Test is in progress, the test is halted; the AED will
turn on normally.
Extended Auto Test
The AED automatically turns on and performs the Extended Auto Test on a regular basis at 0300. In the
Extended Auto Test, the AED performs the following tasks:
• Turns itself on (the
•Performs Extended Self-test (
ON/OFF LED illuminates briefly).
SELF-TEST message displays).
• Stores the results in the Test Log.
•Turns itself off.
To use the AED when the Extended Auto Test is in progress, push
ON or connect the electrodes to the
patient. The test will be halted and the AED will operate normally. The Extended Auto Test is not
performed if the AED is already turned on at 0300 or if the battery is not installed.
External Test Load Test
The external test load test checks the AED charging circuits and the operator’s response during a typical
ECG analysis and charging cycle. During this test, the AED charges for a low energy test shock. The usual
messages and audio prompts are provided.
To perform the test load test:
1 Make sure that the AED is turned off.
2 Connect the test load to the cable connector receptacle on the AED.
Cable connector
receptacle
Test load
Figure 5-1 Test load connection
3 Press ON/OFF and observe that the TEST MODE message appears. (The TEST MODE message is
displayed throughout the test.) If the
and try again. If
AUTO ANALYZE is off or AUTO ANALYZE 1 is selected, you will see and hear:
TEST MODE message does not display, reconnect the test load
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4 Press
ANALYZE. If AUTO ANALYZE 2 is selected or you have an AED that does not have an ANALYZE
button, the AED will start analyzing automatically.
You will see and hear:
ANALYZING NOW and STAND CLEAR messages
ANALYZING NOW, STAND CLEAR voice prompts
After a few seconds you will see and hear:
SHOCK ADVISED message
SHOCK ADVISED voice prompt
A rising charging tone that simulates a typical charge time
5 When the AED is fully charged, you will see and hear:
STAND CLEAR and PUSH TO SHOCK messages
STAND CLEAR and PUSH TO SHOCK voice prompts
6 Press SHOCK to discharge the energy into the test load.
7 Confirm that the AED displays the
TEST OK message.
8 Disconnect the test load.
9 Press
ON/OFF to turn off the AED.
10 Prepare the AED for the next patient use.
After the test is complete, the AED records the results in the Test Log. If the AED detects a problem
during the test, the service indicator and
CALL SERVICE message appear. Contact authorized service
personnel to perform service. To repeat the test, turn off the AED and then turn it on again.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The LIFEPAK 500 AED can be powered by two types of batteries:
• LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium sulfur dioxide (LiSO
battery pak
• LIFEPAK 500 rechargeable sealed lead-acid (SLA) battery pak
Note: Unless stated otherwise, references to nonrechargeable lithium batteries apply to both LiSO
and LiMnO
battery technologies.
2
Either type of battery may be installed. Follow the guidelines described in this section to help maximize
battery life and performance. Use only Medtronic Battery Pak batteries with the LIFEPAK 500 AED.
WARNINGS!
Inability to provide therapy.
The LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium manganese dioxide battery pak does not fit in all
LIFEPAK 500 AEDs. Use only with AEDs marked -003 inside the battery well.
Possible AED shutdown.
When the LIFEPAK 500 AED prompts REPLACE BATTERY, replace the battery immediately.
Possible loss of power during patient care.
Using an improperly maintained battery to power the AED may cause power failure without warning.
Maintain batteries as described in these Operating Instructions.
Note: When a battery pak is removed from the AED, battery and service indicators appear on the
readiness display. After replacing the battery pak, turn on the device to reset the readiness display.
Nonrechargeable Battery Pak
The nonrechargeable lithium battery pak requires less maintenance than the rechargeable SLA battery
pak since it never requires recharging. With the lithium battery pak installed, the LIFEPAK 500 AED
automatically tests it as part of the Daily Auto Test. The AED also performs the battery test during each
charge/discharge cycle and the first time the AED is turned on after a new battery has been installed.
To check the battery level, turn on the AED for at least 10 seconds and look for the
BATTERY status
message during the self-test. If there is no message, turn off the AED for at least one minute and then
turn it on again. The battery status message should appear following the self-test. Do not check the
status of more than two lithium batteries within a 15-minute period. The AED may not accommodate
more frequent battery checks.
When optimally maintained, a new LiSO
to 14 hours of “on time” or 312 discharges. A new LiMnO
battery pak has a capacity of 7.5 Amp hours, which is equivalent
2
battery pak has a capacity of 10.0 Amp hours,
2
which is equivalent to 18 hours of “on time” or 416 discharges. Just turning the AED on (“on time”) uses up
battery capacity.
Each year, battery capacity decreases while the battery is in the AED because of the battery’s normal
self-discharge rate and the energy used by the AED auto tests. After four years with no patient use of the
AED, approximately 35% of the useful life of the LiSO
useful life of the LiMnO
battery remains (LiSO2: 4.9 hours of “on time” or 109 discharges and LiMnO2:
2
battery remains and approximately 50% of the
2
8.9 hours of “on time” or 208 discharges). Any patient use of the AED, “on time” and shocks, will reduce
the battery’s useful life further.
The life expectancy of an LiSO
battery pak can be described in terms of the battery pak’s shelf life and
2
active life. Shelf life is the length of time the battery pak can be stored separately from the AED before its
capacity is depleted. An unused LiSO
battery pak has a five-year advertised shelf life. If an LiSO2 battery
2
pak is stored in an environment with temperatures ranging between 15°–35° C (59°–95° F), it will have
some, but limited, battery capacity remaining at the end of five years. However, after the five year date,
we recommend that the battery be discarded and not used.
Active life is the battery capacity when the battery pak is installed in an AED. The active life of an LiSO
2
will not be the same as its shelf life. Active life can range from 12 months to four years. The length of time
is determined by several factors, such as:
• AED Usage (patient use and operator-initiated testing)
Figure 5-2 Active life, no patient useFigure 5-3 Active life, one patient use per year
through 5-4 illustrate the effect of these factors with three different usage levels.
Figure 5-4 Active life, patient use every two months
The time for any particular battery to transition from a low battery to a battery depleted state varies
greatly and is unpredictable due to differences in battery usage conditions. The transition time from low
battery to battery depleted may be as short as 2 days. As a result, we recommend that you increase the
frequency of your AED inspections, the longer a battery has been in an AED, in particular after two years.
It is recommended to replace LiSO
batteries that have been installed in an AED for two years or more,
To properly maintain nonrechargeable lithium battery paks:
• Do not attempt to recharge (lithium battery paks cannot be connected to the battery charger used to
recharge the rechargeable SLA battery paks).
• Do not use beyond the expiration date marked on the battery label.
• Do not expose to temperatures greater than 50° C (122° F).
• Do not allow electrical connection between the battery contacts.
• Store individual battery paks and AEDs with batteries installed in an environment with temperatures
between 15° and 35° C (59° and 95° F). Higher temperatures accelerate the loss of charge.
WARNING!
Possible explosion, fire, or noxious gas.
Attempting to recharge a LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium battery pak can cause an explosion or
fire or release noxious gas. Dispose of expired or depleted lithium battery paks as described in these
operating instructions.
CAUTION!
Possible battery damage.
Electrical connection between battery contacts can blow an internal fuse and permanently disable the
battery.
Discharging Nonrechargeable Batteries
Before disposing of lithium battery paks, make sure that they are fully discharged. To discharge a lithium
battery pak, follow this procedure:
1 Place the battery pak with the label side up on a firm, flat surface such as a table top or floor.
2 Locate the small slot on the corner marked by the arrow:
Slot
LIFEPAK 500 BATTERY PAK
NON-RECHARGEABLE
Nonrechargeable
lithium battery pak label
3 Place the tip of a flat-tipped screwdriver on the slot.
4 Using a hammer, strike a moderate blow straight down on the top of the screwdriver handle. Make sure
that the tip of the screwdriver breaks the label and penetrates approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch). This will
strike an internal pin, initiate full discharge, and permanently disable the battery.
5 Set the battery pak aside. Wait for at least 1 week to make sure that the battery pak is fully discharged
before disposing.
Disposing of Nonrechargeable Batteries
After fully discharging a lithium battery pak as described previously, dispose of the battery pak. Follow
your national, regional, and local regulations for disposal. Contact a local Medtronic representative for
more information.
In the USA, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation regulations allow disposal
of lithium batteries with ordinary household waste provided that they are fully discharged. Be sure to
comply with any other local or regional regulations before disposal. For more information or assistance,
contact your local Medtronic representative or call 1.800.442.1142.
The rechargeable SLA battery pak requires more maintenance than a lithium battery pak since it must be
recharged periodically. The SLA battery pak should be recharged monthly or after each use. SLA battery
paks are most appropriate when the LIFEPAK 500 AED is used on a frequent basis and for those who use
the AED with a simulator for training. With an SLA battery pak installed, the LIFEPAK 500 AED
automatically turns on to test it as part of the Extended Auto Test. To check the battery level, turn on the
AED and look for the
SLA batteries within a 15-minute period.
When optimally maintained, a new SLA battery pak can provide approximately 3 hours of “on time” or 59
discharges during 3 months of use without recharging the battery. Just turning the AED on (“on time”)
uses up battery capacity. Each month, battery capacity decreases while the battery is in the AED because
of the battery’s normal self-discharge rate and the energy used by the AED self-tests. Figure 5-5 shows
the expected capacity of the SLA battery pak without recharging over 3 months as a result of AED selftests and battery self-discharge only. For example, after one month with no patient use of the AED,
approximately 20% of the useful life of the battery has been depleted. Any patient use of the AED (“on
time” and shocks) will reduce the capacity further. Even when properly maintained, SLA battery paks
should be replaced every two years or after 200 charge cycles, whichever comes first.
BATTERY OK message during the self-test. Do not check the status of more than 3
Capacity
100%
80%
60%
40%
Low battery indicator on
20%
New
Energy consumed by the
device auto tests &
battery self discharge
Figure 5-5 SLA battery capacity while installed in an AED for 3 months at 20° C (68° F) without recharging
1
Months
2
Energy available to use
to operate the device
3
To properly maintain SLA battery paks:
• Recharge after each use or once a month, whichever comes first. Maintain a battery recharge record.
• Use only the Medtronic battery charger designed for use with the LIFEPAK 500 AED. Do not use any
other charger.
• Recharge until the battery charger charge LED is green. This indicates that the battery charger has
completed the fast-charge cycle. Undercharging can cause battery damage.
• Recharge only at temperatures between 15° and 35° C (59° and 95° F).
• Never expose battery paks to temperatures greater than 50° C (122° F).
• Battery paks are best when used and stored between 0° and 35° C (32° and 95° F). Higher temperatures
accelerate the loss of charge and wear out the battery pak sooner. Lower temperatures reduce battery
capacity.
• Do not allow electrical connection between the battery contacts.
WARNINGS!
Possible loss of power during patient care.
Stored batteries lose charge. Failure to charge a rechargeable battery before use may cause device
power failure without warning. Always charge a stored battery before placing it in active use.
Possible loss of power during patient care.
Using an improperly maintained battery to power the defibrillator may cause power failure without
warning. Use the LIFEPAK 500 battery charger to charge the rechargeable battery pak.
CAUTIONS!
Possible battery damage.
Recharge the battery until the battery charger charge LED is green. Undercharging can cause battery
damage.
Possible battery damage.
Charging batteries outside the temperature range of 15°–35° C (59°–95° F) may cause improper charging
and shorten battery life.
Possible battery damage.
Electrical connection between battery contacts can blow an internal fuse and permanently disable the
battery.
Recharging a Rechargeable Battery Pak
The battery charger fully charges a connected SLA battery in about 10 hours. The battery charger applies
a high-level, fast charge for the first 10 hours that the battery is connected. If the battery remains
connected, the battery charger applies a low-level trickle charge to maintain a full charge. Agency
approval markings are provided on the bottom of the battery charger.
To charge a battery:
1 Connect the battery charger to an appropriate ac power source (100 to 240 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz). The
green LED (marked by thesymbol) appears when the power is connected.
2 Connect the battery to the battery charger.
3 Confirm that the charge LED (marked by thesymbol) is amber. This indicates that the battery
charger is applying a fast charge.
4 Wait at least 10 hours. Then, confirm that the charge LED is green. The green LED indicates that the
fast-charge cycle is complete and the battery is receiving a trickle charge to maintain full charge.
5 Disconnect the battery.
A fully charged battery is not harmed if it remains connected to the battery charger. However, if a
battery is disconnected and then reconnected, the battery charger begins the 10 hours of fast charge
again. Additional battery charge cycles without discharging can reduce battery life.
Recycle SLA battery paks locally according to national, regional, and local governmental regulations. If
recycling is not possible, contact a Medtronic representative for information or assistance. In the USA,
call 1.800.442.1142.
To promote awareness of battery recycling, SLA battery paks are marked with this label:
Pb
ELECTRODE STORAGE
For information about defibrillation electrode storage, refer to the operating instructions for the
FAST-PATCH and QUIK-COMBO electrodes.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
WARNING!
Shock hazard.
Do not disassemble the defibrillator. It contains no operator serviceable components and dangerous high
voltages may be present. Contact authorized service personnel for repair.
If the LIFEPAK 500 AED requires service as indicated by testing, troubleshooting, or the service indicator,
contact authorized service personnel. In the USA, call Medtronic Technical Support at 1.800.442.1142.
When you call Medtronic to request service, provide the following information:
• Model number and part number
• Serial number
• Observation of the problem that led to the call
If the device must be shipped to a service center or the factory, pack the device in the original shipping
container. If this is not possible, ship the device in protective packing to prevent shipping damage.
The LIFEPAK 500 AED Service Manual provides detailed technical information to support service and
repair by authorized service personnel.
Product Recycling Information
Recycle the device at the end of its useful life.
• Recycling Assistance
The device should be recycled according to national and local regulations. Contact your local Medtronic
representative for assistance.
•Preparation
The device should be clean and contaminant-free prior to being recycled.
After disposable electrodes are used, follow your local clinical procedures for recycling.
•Packaging
Packaging should be recycled according to national and local regulations.
WARRANTY
Refer to the product warranty statement included in the accessory kit shipped with the product. For
duplicate copies, contact your local Medtronic representative. In the USA, call 1.800.442.1142.
SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES, AND TRAINING TOOLS
Table 5-3 lists supplies, accessories, and training tools for the LIFEPAK 500 AED. For information about
ordering, contact your local Medtronic representative. In the USA, call 1.800.442.1142.
Table 5-3 Supplies, Accessories, and Training Tools
DescriptionCAT.
LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium sulfur dioxide battery pak, yellow11141-000013
LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium sulfur dioxide battery pak, yellow,
11141-000014
(FAA TSO-C97 aircraft certified)
LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium sulfur dioxide battery pak, dark gray11141-000069
LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium manganese dioxide battery pak, yellow11141-000030
LIFEPAK 500 nonrechargeable lithium manganese dioxide battery pak, yellow
Table 5-3 Supplies, Accessories, and Training Tools (Continued)
DescriptionCAT.
Literature:
LIFEPAK 500 AED Service Manual26500-000036
Training and Implementation Guide for use with the LIFEPAK 500 automated external
26500-000181
defibrillator
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 5-4 lists the specifications for the biphasic and public safety (DPS) LIFEPAK 500 AEDs. The
specifications apply to all LIFEPAK 500 AEDs unless otherwise noted.
Table 5-5 lists the specifications for the LIFEPAK 500 AED Battery Charger.
Table 5-4 LIFEPAK 500 AED Specifications
1
AED
InputECG via QUIK-COMBO or FAST-PATCH disposable electrodes; standard
WaveformBiphasic and DPS: truncated exponential, with voltage and duration
compensation for patient impedance
2
Output Energy Accuracy±10% into 50 ohms (biphasic)
±15% into 25 to 100 ohms (biphasic)
Output Energy SequenceBiphasic and DPS: Three levels, user configurable from 200 to 360 joules,
delivered (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 3...)
Charge TimeWith a new, nonrechargeable battery pak, or a new, fully charged
rechargeable battery pak:
200 joules in less than 9 seconds
360 joules in less than 15 seconds
Controls
ON/OFF
ANALYZE
SHOCK
Turns device power on or off
Starts ECG analysis. (optional)
Delivers defibrillation energy. Active only when Shock Advisory System
advises defibrillation.
1
All specifications at 20° C (68° F) unless otherwise stated. All performance specifications assume the device has been
stored (two hours minimum) at the operating temperature prior to operation.
2
Specifications apply from 25 to 200 ohms. Voltage compensation is limited to the voltage that would result in delivery of 360
joules into 50 ohms.
(-22°–149° F) with battery and electrodes, maximum total
exposure time limited to one week
Atmospheric Pressure760 to 429 mmHg (0 to 15,000 ft above sea level)
DPS: MIL-STD-810E, Method 500.3, Procedure II (Operation):
-609.6 m to 4,572 m (-2000 ft to 15,000 ft)
Relative Humidity10 to 95% (non-condensing)
Dust/Water ResistanceIEC 60529/EN 60529 IPX4 (Splash-proof) with electrodes or connector
cover installed
DPS: IEC 60529/EN 60529 IP54 (Dust/Splash-proof) with electrodes or
connector cover installed
ShockMIL-STD-810E, Method 516.4, Procedure 1 (40 g, 6–9 ms pulse, 1/2 sine
each axis)
DPS: IEC 60068-2-29 “Bump” (40 g, 600 bumps)
VibrationMIL-STD-810E, Method 514.4, Helicopter- Category 6 (3.75 g rms) and
Ground Mobile - Category 8 (3.15 g rms). RTCA/DO-160C, Table 8-2
Fixed Wing - Turbojet Engine Classification C’ (Fuselage). Test level per
Figure 8-5 C. 1 hour in each of three axes.
DPS: MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Helicopter
Operational: Sine/Random (1.58 g rms) 1 hour per axis
Storage: Sine/Random (3.10 g rms) 1 hour per axis
Jet Aircraft Random (3.54 g rms), 30 min. per axis
Turboprop Random (4.87 g rms), 1 hour per axis
Aircraft RTCA/DO-160D (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for
Airborne Equipment), Section 21, Category M, (Radiated Emissions)
CLINICAL SUMMARY: DEFIBRILLATION OF VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION AND
VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
Background
Medtronic conducted a multi-centered, prospective, randomized and blinded clinical trial of biphasic
truncated exponential (BTE) shocks and conventional monophasic damped sine wave (MDS) shocks.
Specifically, the equivalence of 200 J and 130 J BTE shocks to 200 J MDS shocks was tested.
1
Methods
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) was induced in 115 patients during evaluation of implantable cardioverter
defibrillator function and 39 patients during electrophysiologic evaluation of ventricular arrhythmias.
After 19 ±10 seconds of VF, a customized defibrillator delivered an automatically randomized shock.
Efficacy was based on success of this shock. To demonstrate equivalence of test shocks to control
shocks, the 95% upper confidence limit of the difference in efficacy (95UCLD), control minus test, was
required to be less than 10%.
Results
Ventricular Fibrillation
The efficacy of the 200 J BTE shocks was demonstrated to be at least equivalent to the efficacy of 200 J
MDS shocks (95UCLD=2%). The difference is success rates of 200 J MDS minus 200 J BTE shocks was
-10% (exact 95% confidence interval from -27% to 4%). The 130 J BTE shocks were not demonstrated
equivalent to 200 J MDS shocks (95UCLD=22%). However, neither was their efficacy significantly lower
than that of the 200 J MDS shocks (statistical power limited by small sample sizes). For all shock types,
hemodynamic parameters (oxygen saturation and systolic and diastolic blood pressure) were at or near
their pre-induction levels by 30 seconds after successful shocks.
Shock
Ventricular Fibrillation
1st Shock Success
Exact 95% Confidence Interval
200 J MDS61/68 (90%)80–96%
200 J BTE39/39 (100%)91–100%
130 J BTE39/47 (83%)69–92%
Ventricular Tachycardia
Seventy-two episodes of ventricular tachycardia (VT), induced in 62 patients, were treated with
randomized shocks. High rates of conversion were observed with biphasic and monophasic shocks.
Sample sizes were too small to statistically determine the relationship between success rates of the
waveforms tested.
Shock
Ventricular Tachycardia
1st Shock Success
Exact 95% Confidence Interval
200 J MDS26/28 (93%)77–99%
200 J BTE22/23 (96%)78–100%
130 J BTE20/21 (95%)76–100%
1
S.L. Higgins et al., “A comparison of biphasic and monophasic shocks for external defibrillation.” Prehospital Emergency
In this double-blinded study, the efficacy of the 200J BTE shocks was demonstrated to be at least
equivalent to the efficacy of 200J MDS shocks for defibrillation of short duration, electrically-induced VF.
However, the comparison of efficacy of 130J biphasic and 200J monophasic shocks for VF was inconclusive.
All waveforms tested provided a high rate of termination of VT. The VT sample sizes were too small to
statistically determine the relationship between VT success rates of the waveforms tested.
Compared to conventional shocks for VF, we found no positive or negative effect of biphasic shocks for
VF on hemodynamic parameters following the defibrillating shock. It is possible that, compared to 200J
monophasic shocks, 200J biphasic shocks will in some cases enable earlier termination of VF. Therefore,
we conclude that biphasic shocks for VF delivered at conventional energy levels have the potential to
improve outcome in resuscitation of patients with cardiac arrest.
This section describes how to troubleshoot LIFEPAK 500 automated external defibrillator (AED) operating
problems. This section also describes screen messages, voice prompts, and event types.
The Shock Advisory System (SAS) is an ECG analysis system built into the LIFEPAK 500 AED that advises
the operator if it detects a shockable or nonshockable rhythm. This system makes it possible for
individuals not trained to interpret ECG rhythms to provide potentially lifesaving therapy to victims of
ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. The Shock Advisory System contains the
following features:
• Electrode contact determination
• Automated interpretation of the ECG
• Operator control of shock therapy
• Continuous Patient Surveillance System
• Motion detection
Electrode Contact Determination
The patient's transthoracic impedance is measured through the defibrillation electrodes. If the baseline
impedance is higher than a maximum limit, it is determined that the electrodes are not in sufficient
contact with the patient or not properly connected to the AED. ECG analysis and shock delivery are
inhibited. The operator is advised to connect electrodes any time electrode contact is inadequate. If you
continue to get a
dry. Shave excessive hair and apply a new set of electrodes.
CONNECT ELECTRODES message, remove electrodes and make sure skin is clean and
Appendix A
Automated Interpretation of the ECG
The Shock Advisory System is designed to recommend a shock if it detects the following:
• Ventricular fibrillation — with a peak-to-peak amplitude of at least 0.08 mV
• Ventricular tachycardia — defined as having a heart rate of at least 120 beats per minute, QRS width of
at least 0.16 seconds, and no apparent P waves.
Pacemaker pulses may prevent advisement of an appropriate shock, regardless of the patient’s
underlying rhythm. The Shock Advisory System is designed to recommend no shock for all other ECG
rhythms, including asystole, pulseless electrical activity, idioventricular rhythms, bradycardia,
supraventricular tachycardias, and normal sinus rhythms.
ECG analysis is performed on consecutive 2.7-second segments of ECG. The analysis of two out of three
consecutive segments must agree before a decision (
The LIFEPAK 500 AED’s SAS performance for adult and pediatric ECGs is summarized in the following
tables.
Table A-1 LIFEPAK 500 AED SAS Performance Table for Adult ECGs
Table A-1 LIFEPAK 500 AED SAS Performance Table for Adult ECGs (Continued)
Rhythm Class
ECG Test
1
Sample Size
Performance Goal2,
Observed Performance
3
Sensitivity or Specificity [LCL]
4
Nonshockable:
43>95% specificity100.0% [94.8%]
asystole
Nonshockable:
531>95% specificity 95.7% [94.3%]
all other rhythms
Intermediate:
29Report only86.2% [74.3%] sensitivity
fine VF
1.
From Medtronic ECG database. Each sample is run 10 times asynchronously.
2.
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. DF39-1993 Standard for Automatic External Defibrillators
and Remote-Control Defibrillators. Arlington, VA: AAMI;1993.
3.
Automatic External Defibrillators for Public Access Defibrillation: Recommendations for Specifying and Reporting
Arrhythmia Analysis Algorithm Performance, Incorporating New Waveforms, and Enhancing Safety. AHA Task Force on
Automatic External Defibrillation, Subcommittee on AED Safety and Efficacy. Circulation, 1997, Vol. 95, 1677-1682.
The LIFEPAK 500 defibrillator was also tested using ECGs acquired from hospitalized pediatric patients
ranging in age from < 1 day old to 17 years old. The results are summarized in Table A-2.
Table A-2 LIFEPAK 500 AED SAS Performance Table for Pediatric ECGs
Rhythm Class
Shockable:
ECG Test
Sample Size
1
Performance Goal
90>90% sensitivity98.9% [95.7%]
Observed Performance
2
Sensitivity or Specificity [LCL]
3
coarse VF
Shockable:
11>75% sensitivity54.5% [31.8%]
shockable VT
Nonshockable:
424>99% specificity 100.0% [99.5%]
NSR
Nonshockable:
95>95% specificity100.0% [97.6%]
asystole
Nonshockable:
433>95% specificity98.8% [97.9%]
all other rhythms
Intermediate:
4Report only100.0% [56.2%] sensitivity
fine VF
Intermediate:
7Report only42.9% [17.0%] specificity
other VT
1.
From Medtronic ECG database.
2.
Automatic External Defibrillators for Public Access Defibrillation: Recommendations for Specifying and Reporting
Arrhythmia Analysis Algorithm Performance, Incorporating New Waveforms, and Enhancing Safety. AHA Task Force on
Automatic External Defibrillation, Subcommittee on AED Safety and Efficacy. Circulation, 1997, Vol. 95, 1677-1682.
The Shock Advisory System causes the AED to charge automatically when it detects the presence of a
shockable rhythm. When a shock is advised, the operator remains in control of when the shock is
delivered.
Continuous Patient Surveillance System
The Continuous Patient Surveillance System (CPSS) automatically monitors the patient's ECG rhythm for
a potentially shockable rhythm while the electrodes are attached and the AED is turned on. CPSS is not
active during ECG analysis.
Motion detection is not active during the CPSS. Therefore, there is a chance that motion distortion in the
ECG rhythm may be interpreted by CPSS as a potentially shockable rhythm.
Motion Detection
The Shock Advisory System detects patient motion independent of ECG analysis. A motion detector is
designed into the LIFEPAK 500 AED.
or
OFF.
MOTION DETECTION can be configured in the setup mode to be ON
Appendix A
A number of activities can create motion, including CPR, rescuer movement, patient movement, vehicle
movement, and some internal pacemakers. If variations in the transthoracic impedance signal exceed a
maximum limit, the Shock Advisory System determines that patient motion of some kind is present. If
motion is detected, the ECG analysis is inhibited. The operator is advised by a displayed message, a voice
prompt, and an audible alert. After 10 seconds, if motion is still present, the motion alert stops and the
analysis always proceeds to completion. This limits the delay in therapy in situations where it may not be
possible to stop the motion. However, the rescuer should remove the source of motion whenever
possible to minimize the chance of artifact in the ECG.
There are two reasons why ECG analysis is inhibited when the motion alert occurs, and why the rescuer
should remove the source of the motion whenever possible:
• Such motion may cause artifact in the ECG signal. This artifact may occasionally cause the Shock
Advisory System to reach an incorrect decision.
• The motion may be caused by a rescuer’s interventions. To reduce the risk of inadvertently shocking a
rescuer, the motion alert prompts the rescuer to move away from the patient. This will stop the motion
and ECG analysis will proceed.
The motion detection feature can be set to
OFF. When this option is off, analysis of the ECG is allowed to
proceed uninhibited even in the presence of motion, which may or may not cause artifact in the ECG as
described previously. Artifact in the ECG can sometimes cause an erroneous shock advisory decision.
The skill and training level of the care providers should be taken into consideration when deciding whether
or not to turn off the motion detection feature. How readily do the users respond to the AED voice
prompt? For example, do they immediately stop CPR upon hearing the