Lesson 1Battery and mains checks, capacitor readiness, and pad expiration/impedance verificationThis lesson concentrates on confirming energy sources and delivery preparedness, covering mains linkage, battery condition, capacitor performance, and pad expiry and resistance 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 organized after-use processes, including protected data retrieval, event record safeguarding, battery recharging, pad renewal, and comprehensive external sanitization to comply with infection prevention and legal record 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 surveillance, pacing, energy choice, and pads versus paddles application, aiding practitioners in selecting and setting the optimal mode for varied medical situations.
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 amounts, implementing synchronized cardioversion securely, and modifying for pediatric cases, incorporating weight-adjusted dosing and pediatric 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 supplies organized resolution for vital breakdowns like charging failure, absent shock, or undetected electrodes, specifying probable causes, nurse verifications, and standards 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 crucial safety guidelines during defibrillation, such as clear area maintenance, oxygen source handling, team coordination, and secure storage and movement to safeguard patients and gear.
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 regular defibrillator upkeep, executing planned performance evaluations, and collaborating with biomedical engineering for capacitor inspections, assuring sustained dependability and rule adherence.
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 depicts a methodical pre-use list, including self-test review, electrode and cable checks, accessory and supply confirmation, and recording, ensuring defibrillator preparedness 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 clearance, delivery, and organized post-shock surveillance and recording at bedside.
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 specifies frequent defibrillator notifications, their medical and mechanical implications, and bedside verifications to swiftly address pad, resistance, battery, and charging problems, reducing delays in critical shocks.
Pad contact and placement alertsHigh impedance and poor adhesion causesLow battery warnings and responsesCharge fault messages and quick checksBedside steps before calling support
