Lesson 1Battery and mains checks, capacitor readiness, and pad expiration/impedance verificationThis lesson concentrates on confirming power supplies and energy provision preparedness, covering mains links, battery conditions, capacitor operations, and pad expiry and impedance evaluations to guarantee effective shock delivery 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 post-use processes, encompassing data retrieval, event record safeguarding, battery recharging, pad swaps, and comprehensive external cleaning and disinfection to comply with infection prevention and legal standards.
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 appropriate 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 describes choosing suitable energy levels, safely performing synchronized cardioversion, and modifying settings for children, incorporating weight-based calculations and paediatric pads or reducers if accessible.
Adult biphasic energy selection basicsSynchronized cardioversion indicationsSetting and confirming sync modePediatric energy dosing principlesUse of pediatric 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 provides systematic fault resolution for vital failures like charging issues, undelivered shocks, or undetected electrodes, listing probable causes, nurse verifications, and guidelines 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 safety guidelines during defibrillation, such as clear zones, oxygen handling, team coordination, and proper storage and 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 scheduling and recording routine defibrillator upkeep, conducting planned tests, and collaborating with biomedical staff for capacitor maintenance to ensure enduring reliability and adherence to standards.
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 presents a methodical pre-use checklist, reviewing self-test signals, electrode and cable checks, accessory confirmations, and consumable stocks, with documentation to prepare the defibrillator for urgent situations.
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: analyze, charge, clear, deliver, and post-shock monitoringThis lesson delineates the sequential process for shock administration in semi-automatic and manual modes, from rhythm evaluation and charging to safety checks, delivery, and organised post-shock oversight 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 details frequent defibrillator warnings, their clinical and technical implications, and bedside verifications to swiftly address pad, impedance, battery, and charging problems, 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
