Lesson 1Battery and mains checks, capacitor readiness, and pad expiration/impedance verificationThis lesson concentrates on confirming power supplies and energy delivery preparedness, covering mains linkage, battery condition, capacitor performance, and pad expiry plus impedance evaluations to guarantee effective shock provision when required.
Mains power and outlet safety checksBattery charge level and age reviewCapacitor charge and discharge testsPad expiration date and packaging checkImpedance verification and documentationLesson 2Post-use procedures: data download, event log preservation, battery recharge, pad replacement, and ECS (external cleaning and disinfection)This lesson addresses organised after-use processes, encompassing data retrieval, event record safeguarding, battery recharging, pad renewal, and comprehensive external cleaning plus disinfection to comply with infection prevention and documentation mandates.
Downloading and securing event dataPreserving and backing up event logsBattery recharge and readiness checksPad replacement and stock rotationExternal cleaning and disinfection stepsLesson 3Defibrillator capabilities: manual vs semi-automatic, monitoring, pacing, energy selection, and pads vs paddlesThis lesson contrasts manual and semi-automatic defibrillator features, including monitoring, pacing, energy choices, and pads versus paddles usage, aiding clinicians in selecting and setting the optimal mode for various scenarios.
Manual versus semi-automatic workflowsECG monitoring and display optionsTranscutaneous pacing setup basicsEnergy selection and waveform typesPads versus paddles: pros and consLesson 4Setting energy levels, synchronized cardioversion basics, and pediatric energy/adaptive settingsThis lesson details energy level selection, safe synchronised cardioversion application, and paediatric adjustments, incorporating weight-based calculations and paediatric pad or attenuator utilisation where applicable.
Adult biphasic energy selection basicsSynchronised cardioversion indicationsSetting and confirming sync modePaediatric energy dosing principlesUse of paediatric pads and attenuatorsLesson 5Troubleshooting scenarios: failure to charge, no shock delivered, electrode not recognized — causes, nurse checks, and when to stop using device and call technical supportThis lesson supplies systematic fault resolution for vital issues like charging failures, undelivered shocks, or undetected electrodes, specifying causes, nurse verifications, and criteria for device withdrawal and technical referral.
Failure to charge: rapid assessment stepsNo shock delivered: tracing the causeElectrode not recognized: pad and cableWhen to remove device from serviceEscalating to technical and vendor supportLesson 6Safety rules during defibrillation (clear zone, oxygen management, team communication) and storage/transport careThis lesson reviews critical defibrillation safety protocols, such as clear zone establishment, oxygen source control, team coordination, and secure storage plus transport to safeguard patients and equipment alike.
Clear zone and no-touch verificationSafe oxygen and airway device placementClosed-loop team communication cuesSafe storage conditions and labellingTransport precautions and securing deviceLesson 7Routine maintenance schedule, periodic testing, and liaison with biomedical team for capacitor servicingThis lesson explains maintenance scheduling and recording, conducting periodic function tests, and collaborating with biomedical staff for capacitor maintenance to uphold reliability and meet regulatory standards long-term.
Daily visual and functional checksWeekly and monthly performance testsDocumenting maintenance and test resultsCoordinating service with biomedical teamCapacitor health assessment and servicingLesson 8Pre-use readiness checklist: self-test, electrode/pad inspection, cable integrity, and consumables inventoryThis lesson describes a comprehensive pre-use checklist, featuring self-test review, electrode and cable examinations, accessory and consumable confirmations, and logging to prepare the defibrillator for urgent situations promptly.
Reviewing self-test indicators and logsInspecting pads, cables, and connectorsChecking paddles and gel availabilityVerifying consumables and spare padsDocumenting readiness and tagging issuesLesson 9Stepwise shock workflow for semi-automatic and manual modes: analyse, charge, clear, deliver, and post-shock monitoringThis lesson delineates the sequential shock delivery process in semi-automatic and manual modes, from rhythm evaluation and charging to safety clearance, shock administration, and bedside post-shock monitoring and recording.
Rhythm analysis and shockable rhythm checkCharging sequence and safety confirmationsClear call and visual safety sweepShock delivery technique and timingImmediate post-shock monitoring stepsLesson 10Common device alerts (pad contact, high impedance, low battery, charge faults) and bedside checks to resolve themThis lesson elaborates on frequent defibrillator notifications, their clinical and technical implications, and bedside verifications to address pad, impedance, battery, and charging concerns, reducing delays in critical interventions.
Pad contact and placement alertsHigh impedance and poor adhesion causesLow battery warnings and responsesCharge fault messages and quick checksBedside steps before calling support
