Item

Control or Indicator

Function

14

Status Message Display

Provides operating status information:

SYNC MODE

Indicates the synchronous mode is activated.

FOR SYNC: USE LEADS

Flashes if the SYNC pushbutton is pressed and the PADDLES lead is selected with the standard paddles connected (the synchronous mode may not be used with the PADDLES lead selected and standard paddles connected).

NO PAPER

Flashes if the recorder is activated but no paper is installed. The recorder will not operate without paper.

LOW BATTERY: CONNECT AC POWER

Appears if the defibrillator/monitor is powered by battery and the battery voltage is low. As soon as this message appears, connect the defibrillator/monitor to ac power for continuous operation and to recharge the battery.

SERVICE

Indicates the internal self-diagnostic software has detected a fault status condition. Refer to page 3–39 for more information.

15

Energy Selection Display

Selection from high energy range shown. Press ENERGY SELECT to display the high energy range menu. Select LOW to display the low energy range menu. Energy selection range stays on screen for10 seconds following the last energy level selected or until pressing another pushbutton.

16

JOULES selected Indicator

On–screen indication of selected energy level in joules. Number increases up to selected energy level as charging occurs. Defaults to 200J at power–on.

17

BATT CHRG

Indicates battery is charging

18

Recorder

Records ECG and annotation in delay ECG mode only. Prints date, time, sync mode (if active), ECG lead, ECG gain, and heart rate. Prints selected energy and defibrillation mode during defibrillation.

Paddles Area

19

Patient Cable Connector

Connection for 6-pin patient cable.

20

Sternum Paddle

Defibrillation electrode with one discharge pushbutton, usually placed to left of sternum (patient's right). Also serves as negative ECG electrode during QUIK–LOOK paddle monitoring.