Lesson 1Battery and mains checks, capacitor readiness, and pad expiration/impedance verificationThis lesson concentrates on confirming power supplies and energy output preparedness, covering mains attachment, battery condition, capacitor performance, and pad expiry plus impedance assessments to guarantee effective shock delivery.
Mains power and socket safety inspectionsBattery charge and lifespan evaluationCapacitor charging and release evaluationsPad expiry date and packaging reviewImpedance confirmation and loggingLesson 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, including data retrieval, event record safeguarding, battery recharging, pad renewal, and comprehensive external cleaning plus disinfection to comply with infection prevention and documentation requirements.
Retrieving and protecting event informationSafeguarding and archiving event recordsBattery recharging and preparedness checksPad renewal and inventory cyclingExternal cleaning and disinfection processesLesson 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 appropriate modes for various situations.
Manual versus semi-automatic processesECG monitoring and screen choicesBasic transcutaneous pacing configurationEnergy choice and waveform varietiesPads versus paddles: advantages and drawbacksLesson 4Setting energy levels, synchronized cardioversion basics, and pediatric energy/adaptive settingsThis lesson describes choosing fitting energy levels, implementing safe synchronised cardioversion, and modifying settings for children, incorporating weight-adjusted dosing and paediatric pads or reducers if provided.
Adult biphasic energy choice fundamentalsSynchronised cardioversion applicationsConfiguring and verifying sync functionPaediatric energy dosing guidelinesApplication of paediatric pads and reducersLesson 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 organised resolution for vital failures like charging issues, undelivered shocks, or undetected electrodes, listing probable causes, nurse verifications, and criteria for withdrawing the device and seeking technical aid.
Charging failure: swift evaluation stepsUndelivered shock: cause investigationUndetected electrode: pad and cable checksPoints to withdraw device from useReferring to technical and supplier assistanceLesson 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 plus transport to shield patients and gear.
Clear area and no-contact confirmationSafe oxygen and airway tool positioningTeam communication signalsSecure storage setups and labellingTransport safeguards and device fixingLesson 7Routine maintenance schedule, periodic testing, and liaison with biomedical team for capacitor servicingThis lesson explains scheduling and recording regular defibrillator upkeep, executing planned performance tests, and collaborating with biomedical staff for capacitor evaluations, ensuring sustained dependability and adherence to rules.
Daily visual and operational inspectionsWeekly and monthly function testsLogging upkeep and test outcomesArranging service with biomedical staffCapacitor condition review and maintenanceLesson 8Pre-use readiness checklist: self-test, electrode/pad inspection, cable integrity, and consumables inventoryThis lesson outlines a methodical pre-use verification list, including self-test review, electrode and cable checks, accessory and supply confirmation, and documentation, to ready the defibrillator for urgent needs.
Examining self-test indicators and recordsInspecting pads, cables, and connectionsVerifying paddles and gel suppliesConfirming supplies and reserve padsLogging preparedness and marking problemsLesson 9Stepwise shock workflow for semi-automatic and manual modes: analyze, charge, clear, deliver, and post-shock monitoringThis lesson details the sequential shock process for semi-automatic and manual operations, from rhythm evaluation and charging to safety clearance, shock administration, and organised post-shock oversight and recording at bedside.
Rhythm evaluation and shockable checkCharging order and safety verificationsClear announcement and visual safety checkShock administration method and schedulePost-shock oversight proceduresLesson 10Common device alerts (pad contact, high impedance, low battery, charge faults) and bedside checks to resolve themThis lesson covers frequent defibrillator warnings, their clinical and technical implications, and bedside verifications to swiftly address pad, impedance, battery, and charging problems, reducing delays in critical shocks.
Pad contact and positioning warningsHigh impedance and weak adhesion causesLow battery alerts and reactionsCharging error displays and rapid checksBedside actions before support contact
