ZOLL AED 3 User manual

Operator’s Manual

ZOLL AED 3TM Controls and Indicators
See “ZOLL AED 3 Control Functions” on the following page for a
description of each of these controls.
On/Off Button
Status Indicator
Speaker
Shock Button
Child Selection
Button
Liquid Crystal Display
Carrying Handle
Battery
Compartment
USB Connector
(LCD) Screen
Defibrillation Pads
Connector
Compartment
Support bar

Table 1: ZOLL AED 3 Control Functions
Control/Indicator Function
Status Indicator A green check indicates that the ZOLL AED 3
defibrillator passed its last self test and is ready
for use. No green check indicates that the AED has
not passed its last self test or a battery has not
been installed—see note on page 11 for more
information.
On/Off Button Press to turn power ON or OFF.
Shock Button Illuminates when the AED is charged and ready to
deliver a shock to the patient.
When pressed, it causes the AED to discharge its
energy into the patient.
Note: In Automatic models, the shock button
does not illuminate.
Speaker Provides audio prompts and metronome beeps to
guide rescuers during a rescue; also provides
audio prompts to indicate when service is
required.
Defibrillation Pads Connector This connector is used to attach the defibrillation
pads to the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Screen
A 2.1 x 3.7 inch touch screen for display and user
input. During a rescue, it displays graphics to
guide the rescuer.
Child Selection Button Illuminated button indicates the ZOLL AED 3 is in
Child Mode in preparation for rescuing a pediatric
patient.
Illuminates when pressed while using
CPR Uni-padz; automatically lights up while using
Pedi-padz II.
Carrying Handle The strap designed to make it easy to carry the
AED.
USB Connector Compartment The area used to connect a USB flash drive when
importing/exporting files to or from the
ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator.
Battery Compartment Holds the battery pack used to power the AED.
Support Bar Opens to hold the AED in an upright position.
AED Passed
Self Test
AED Failed
Self Test

About This Manual
The issue date for the ZOLL AED 3 Operator's Manual
(REF 9650-000750-01 Rev. H) is January, 2017.
Copyright © 2017 ZOLL Medical Corporation. All rights reserved.
AED Plus, AED Pro, CPR-D-padz, CPR Uni-padz, Pedi-padz, PlusTrac,
Program Management Onboard, Real CPR Help, Rectilinear Biphasic,
RescueNet, Stat-padz, ZOLL, and ZOLL AED 3 are trademarks or
registered trademarks of ZOLL Medical Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview ........................................................................................ 1
Indications for Use ........................................................................... 1
Contraindications for Use .................................................................. 2
Intended Users................................................................................ 2
Conventions .................................................................................... 2
Safety Summary.............................................................................. 3
Warnings .................................................................................... 3
Cautions ..................................................................................... 6
Setting Up the ZOLL AED 3 Defibrillator
ZOLL AED 3 Shipping Contents .......................................................... 8
Setting Up the Defibrillator................................................................ 9
Important Notes ............................................................................. 11
Using the ZOLL AED 3 Defibrillator
Overview ....................................................................................... 13
When a Shock is Needed.............................................................. 17
When a Shock is Not Needed ........................................................ 18
ECG/CPR Dashboard........................................................................ 18
When Emergency Medical Services Arrive....................................... 19
After Using the ZOLL AED 3.............................................................. 19
Maintaining the ZOLL AED 3 Defibrillator
Overview ....................................................................................... 20
After Each Use................................................................................ 20
Cleaning the ZOLL AED 3 Defibrillator ............................................ 21

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Replacing the Battery Pack........................................................... 22
Self Tests .................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 26
Contacting Technical Service ........................................................ 28
Transferring Patient Data
Overview ....................................................................................... 29
Exporting Patient Files................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting Communication Issues ......................................... 32
Appendix A
Symbols ........................................................................................ 33
Appendix B
Specifications................................................................................. 37

ZOLL AED 3 Operator’s Manual 1
Introduction
Overview
The ZOLL AED 3TM defibrillator is an Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) that is designed to be used for both adult and child victims of
sudden cardiac arrest. It uses audio and visual prompts to guide the
rescuer through a resuscitation sequence that may include defibrillation
and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The defibrillator provides
Real CPR Help®corrective rate and depth prompting for adult victims
and an active metronome for both adult and child victims. The
ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator incorporates the ZOLL®Rectilinear BiphasicTM
Defibrillation waveform, and operates in either adult or child mode.
The ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator is available in three models: ZOLL AED 3,
ZOLL AED 3 Automatic, and ZOLL AED 3 BLS. The ZOLL AED 3 and
ZOLL AED 3 BLS models function in semi-automatic mode where the
rescuer initiates the shock. The ZOLL AED 3 Automatic model
automatically initiates the shock without rescuer intervention.
The defibrillator has two operating modes: Rescue Mode and AED
Management Mode. In Rescue Mode, the LCD screen displays graphics
that are coordinated with audio prompts to guide you through a rescue.
In AED Management Mode, the icons on the touch screen allow you to
change configuration settings and upload files.
Indications for Use
Use the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator when a suspected cardiac arrest victim
has an apparent lack of circulation as indicated by ALL of the following:
• Unconsciousness
• Absence of normal breathing
• Absence of a pulse or signs of circulation

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Contraindications for Use
Do NOT use the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator when the victim is showing ANY
of the following:
•Consciousness
• Breathing
• Detectable pulse or other signs of circulation
Intended Users
The ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator is intended to be used by responders who
have been trained in CPR and the use of an AED to defibrillate victims of
cardiac arrest. The CPR monitoring function provides a metronome
designed to encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the
recommended rate of at least 100 compressions per minute for both
adult and child victims. The defibrillator provides voice and visual
prompts to encourage a minimum compression depth of
2 inches for adult victims and basic instructions for child victims.
Conventions
Throughout this document, text prompts and voice prompts are
indicated by capital italicized letters, such as CALL FOR HELP.
NOTE Notes contain important additional information about using the
defibrillator.
WARNING! Warning statements describe conditions or actions that
can result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION Caution statements describe conditions or actions that can result
in damage to the device.

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Safety Summary
The following section describes general warnings and safety
considerations for administrators, rescuers, and victims.
Warnings
• Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this AED for sale to or on the order of
a physician.
• Use the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator only as described in this manual.
Improper use of the AED can cause death or injury.
• DO NOT use or place the defibrillator in service until you have read
the ZOLL AED 3 Operator’s Manual.
• DO NOT use or place the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator in service if the
green check () is not displayed in the AED’s status indicator
window (located to the right of the On/Off button). The green check
displays when the AED is ready to use.
• DO NOT use or place the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator in service if the
unit emits a beeping tone when it is off.
• DO NOT perform any unauthorized modification to the ZOLL AED 3
defibrillator.
• DO NOT disassemble the unit. A shock hazard exists. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
• Connect the defibrillation pads cable to the defibrillator BEFORE
installing the battery pack.
• Keep the defibrillation pads cable connected to the defibrillator at
all times.
• The ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator should only be used by properly
trained individuals.

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• Use the ZOLL AED 3 CPR Uni-padzTM defibrillation pads for both
adult and child victims. The ZOLL AED 3 CPR Uni-padz defibrillation
pads may be used on children less than 8 years old or weighing less
than 55 lbs (25 kg) when the Child Selection button has been
pressed.
• The ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator is capable of delivering 200 joules. If
necessary, the defibrillator can be completely deactivated by
turning it off and removing the battery pack.
• For safety, the semi-automatic version of the ZOLL AED 3
defibrillator automatically disarms a fully charged unit after 30
seconds if the Shock button is not pressed.
• Always stand clear of the victim when delivering a shock.
Defibrillation energy delivered to the victim may be conducted
through the victim’s body and cause a lethal shock to those
touching the victim.
• DO NOT TOUCH the defibrillation pad surfaces, the victim, or any
conductive material touching the victim during ECG analysis or
defibrillation.
• Move the victim away from electrically conductive surfaces prior to
use of equipment.
• DO NOT use the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator near or within puddles of
water.
• Keep the victim as motionless as possible during ECG analysis.
• DO NOT use the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator near flammable agents,
such as gasoline, oxygen-rich atmospheres or flammable
anesthetics.
• MR Unsafe - Keep the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator away from magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) equipment.
• Turn off cell phones and two-way radios to avoid radio frequency
interference from high-power sources that might cause the
defibrillator to interpret cardiac rhythms incorrectly.