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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
When the HeartStart XLT detects a problem, it provides display and/or voice
prompts to guide you to resolution. The table below lists the prompts you may
encounter in AED Mode, the cause, and the suggested corrective action.
Prompts related to the battery and Data Card are discussed in Chapter 12.
Table 3-1 AED Mode Prompts
Prompt
Pads Off
The multifunction defib electrode
pads are not properly applied to the
patient.
Pads Cable
The pads cable is not connected to
Off
the defibrillator.
Artifact
Patient motion interferes with
Detected
analysis.
Electrical sources are causing
interference.
Shock Can-
Shock key not pressed within 30
celled
seconds.
No Shock
Pads are not properly connected to
Delivered
the patient.
Key
The key pressed only functions
Inactive
in Manual Mode.
The key pressed does not func-
tion during analysis or charging.
The key pressed does not func-
tion while in a pause state.
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Check that the pads are applied to
the patient, as directed on the pads'
package. Replace the pads if the
prompt continues.
Check that the defibrillation pads
connector is locked in place.
Attempt to eliminate patient
motion. Avoid analyzing
during transport or while
performing CPR.
Move hand-held communication
devices or other suspected
devices away from the defibril-
lator, when possible.
Press within 30 seconds of prompt.
Check pads connection.
Access manual mode prior to
pressing the key.
Wait for analysis or charging to
complete prior to pressing the
key.
Press
prior to pressing
the key.
Defibrillating in AED Mode
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