Update from the deteriorating patient and resuscitation team: Lifepak 20 defibrillator self-test process

August 28, 2020

There have been some changes to the Lifepak 20 defibrillator self-test process recommended by Stryker.

To allow the self-test to take place at 3am every morning the test plug must be attached to the therapy cable. When this has occurred the results of the test will be printed out. Medical Engineering have provided all areas who have a Lifepak 20 with a test plug With immediate effect please attach the test plug to the therapy cable. Defib pads must remain on top of the resuscitation trolley next to the device. Daily checks must now to include a visual inspection of the print out.

For further details please see Lifepak 20 defibrillator information sheet.

For more information please call 0121 507 5908 or email rachel.andrews1@nhs.net.