LifePak PIP-Trouble Shooting

PIP-Recorder/CRT Noise

1. Short together the RA and LL leads of the patient cable.

2. Set the ECG gain to X4.0. Select LEAD II.

3. Press RECORD to start the recorder.

4. Confirm that the CRT and recorder baseline noise is less than 3mm p-p.

5. Select PADDLES electrodes. Short the paddle plates together, wait at least 10 seconds, and then confirm that the CRT and the recorder baseline noise is less than 3mm p-p.

NOTE:

The ECG signal that is displayed on the CRT is delayed approximately 10 seconds before being printed by the recorder.

6. Return the paddles to the paddle storage area. Press RECORD to turn off the recorder.

PIP-Defib Disarm and CHARGE LEDs Check

1. Press ENERGY SELECT and set the energy level to OJ.

2. Press the CHARGE pushbutton.

3. Confirm that the CHARGE LED does not light and that the CRT continues to display 0 JOULES SELECTED.

4. Press V ENERGY SELECT A to set the selected energy to 200J.

5. Press CHARGE and confirm that both the front panel and the APEX paddle CHARGE LEDs flash during the charge cycle.

6. Confirm that the LEDs remain on and a tone sounds when full charge is reached.

7. Simultaneously press both paddle discharge pushbuttons to transfer the charge. Confirm that the CHARGE LEDs are off and the recorder prints the message TEST 200 JOULES DELIVERED.

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