E-102 Autopulse Battery Maintenance Program Flashcards
All company officers shall ensure this process is completed ____ to ensure compliance and fully charged batteries. Failure to follow the maintenance recommendations as described will result in ____ and will ultimately affect the patient.
- at the beginning of the shift
* battery failure
Failure to follow the maintenance recommendations as described will necessitate ____. The _____ and may result in discontinued use of the AutoPulse.
- the replacement of the AutoPulse batteries
* cost of replacement for these batteries is cost prohibitive
When the AutoPulse batteries are recycled from the charger they are to have ____ affixed on the battery sticker.
the date and signature of the crew person
The AutoPulse is powered by a rechargeable, exchangeable battery comprised of ____. The battery is made for the AutoPulse to provide the unique load distributing band dynamics that create blood flow in cardiac arrest patients. Because of this unique application and the expense of the batteries, good battery management practices are essential to ____
- multiple nickel metal hydride cells
* provide proper operation, long life, and to avoid problems during use.
The expected service life of the AutoPulse battery is ____ depending on battery maintenance and usage patterns.
100 charge cycles or 2 to 4 years
New batteries should be unpacked immediately and not left awaiting unpacking for any extended period. Before putting new batteries into service they must be placed into an AutoPulse battery charger and run through a Test Cycles by pressing the “Start Test” button. Once the “Start Test” button is pressed, do not remove the battery until the Test Cycle is complete. This process will take at least ____. Performing a Test Cycle on a new battery helps to ____.
- 10 hours
* optimize its capacity for proper operation and long battery life
Unlike some other batteries, nickel metal hydride cells have a relatively high rate of ____. These batteries will lose ____ of their capacity each day they are on a shelf at nominal temperatures. Storage at high temperatures (i.e. above ____ Fahrenheit) the self-discharge rate is significantly accelerated. Batteries should be changed ____. Charged batteries left for any extended period either in the AutoPulse or as a spare may not have sufficient capacity resulting in ____
- self-discharge
- 1.6%
- 70 degrees
- daily or after each use
- unexpected cessation of operation during use and inadequate warning of low battery condition during use.
It is very important that spare batteries be ____ to maintain readiness for active use in the AutoPulse. Batteries stored outside the charger for longer than ____ may be subject to irreparable damage.
- included in the daily rotation
* 4 weeks
A charge cycle counter built into each battery increments when the battery charger detects that the battery was ____. The charge cycle counter is also incremented each time the ____ button is pressed on the charger. The charger will automatically ____, similar to when the “Start Test” button is pressed, after every ____ charge cycles.
- depleted more than a third of its capacity
- “Start Test”
- perform a condition cycle
- 10
Shallow charges, typical of daily swap outs without deployment, will not increment the charge cycle count since ____.
- the capacity will not have been depleted by more than a third
Each battery should be conditioned a minimum of ____ to maintain optimal performance, which is typical for many types of cells that power battery operated devices.
- once per month
Relying on the charger to automatically condition batteries after every 10th charge cycle is not recommended as the internal charge cycle counter will not be incremented if ____. Battery life and capacity can be optimized by ____. This is done by ____.
- the AutoPulse is used infrequently or for shorter period of time
- manually conducting a monthly test and conditioning cycle
- placing the battery in the charger and manually initiating the cycle by pressing the “Start Test” button. Once the “Start Test” button is pressed, do not remove the battery until the test is complete. This process will generally take 10 hours per battery. For severely discharged batteries, the condition cycle may need to be repeated a second or third time if “Fail” is indicated on the charger following the test cycle.
After every resuscitation event, the battery in the AutoPulse ____
should be removed and placed in a charger.
At the beginning of each shift the battery in the AutoPulse should be
removed and placed into a charger.
Three battery rotation to be done after every event and once per shift:
i. Remove the battery from the AutoPulse and place it in the charger.
ii. Place the backup battery into the AutoPulse, check for green light before installing.
iii. Remove the fully charged battery from the charger and use it as the backup battery.
iv. Power on the AutoPulse and ensure no faults are displayed.
v. When a battery is placed in the charger, check for the last date that a “Test Cycle” was performed. If the “Test Cycle” was performed more than 1 month ago, press the “Start Test” button on the charger.
