JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE
MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH
(National Importance under Ministry of Health & Family welfare)
Puducherry- 605 006
ANNEXURE III
DEFIBRILLATOR CHECKLIST
DAILY LOW ENERGY TEST
Tools Needed – None
S. No. Checklist Pass/ fail
Put the Defibrillator on Battery mode (Procedure done to check the battery status) and
ensure machine is disconnected from the AC power supply.
Step 1 Turn the selector switch to DEFIB mode.
For AED units, turn the selector switch to ON and select Manual mode.
Select leads to PADDLES/PADS
Ensure the universal cable is connected to the paddles.
Step 2
Place paddles in paddle wells (Slots provided on the side of machine to hold the paddles)
Step 3 Press and select the ENERGY SELECT button until 30J displays.
Step 4 Press the CHARGE button
The unit charges to 30J, then the red LED charge indicator illuminates and the charge
Step 5
tone sounds. (Note that the front panel shock button does not illuminate).
Step 6 Ensure DEFIB 30J READY displays on screen
Step 7 Press and hold both paddles SHOCK buttons.
The unit discharges. The TEST OK message displays and the red LED turns off. The
Step 8
recorder runs.
The above TEST OK message conforms that low energy circuits are in proper working
Step 9
condition.
WEEKLY TEST: Defibrillator Internal Discharge Test
Tools Needed – None
Repeat above steps from 1 to 9.
Step 10 Select ENERGY button to maximum energy level 200J displays.
The unit charges to 200J, then the red LED charge indicator illuminates and the charge
Step 11
tone sounds. (Note that the front panel shock button does not illuminate).
Step 12 Ensure DEFIB 200J READY displays on screen
Step 13 Ensure the machine holds the charge for 50 seconds by giving a long continuous sound.
Ensures that unit discharges on self without displaying any technical error codes like fault
Step 14
78, 108 etc. The red LED turns off and beep sound is disabled.
Step 15 This confirms the unit is fully functional.
Note: Weekly check for battery backup should be documented in the Defibrillator Log Sheet overleaf.
Prepared by: Biomedical Engg. Wing Verified by: CPR Committee Approved by: Medical Superintendent
JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE
MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH
(National Importance under Ministry of Health & Family welfare)
Puducherry- 605 006
DEFIBRILLATOR LOG SHEET
Checked as Signature of Signature of
Date Remarks Action Taken
per checklist Staff Ward I/C
