# Defibrillator Check

## Overview

This module describes how to check a Philips Heartstart XL manual defibrillator. Check with your seniors how your local defibrillators work.

## Indications

1. All defibrillators should be checked daily to ensure they are in working order

## Contraindications

1. None

## Preparation

Always ensure that you have stock of defibrillation pads, that the leads are present, and that the defibrillator battery is charged and/or plugged into the wall.

## Procedure

1. Connect the defibrillator to a test load.
2. Hold down the “Strip” button while turning the defibrillator on to any mode.
3. Follow the on-screen prompt and disconnect the power cable.
4. Press charge when prompted.
5. Press shock when prompted.
6. The machine will print a strip with the test results. Make sure the machine has passed.
7. Disconnect the test load, reconnect the power cable, and switch the defibrillator off.

## Troubleshooting

The machine didn’t pass the test.

Contact the hospital maintenance team immediately to get it fixed.

## Risks

1. Burns & electrical injuries to healthcare providers
2. Explosions and medical fires due to oxygen exposure