Physio Control Defibrillator Maintenance

Maintaining Operational Readiness with your Physio Control AED

In a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), prompt defibrillation significantly increases the chances of survival. Physio Control’s range of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) offers reliable life-saving technology when properly maintained. This page provides all the information you need to look after your Physio Control AED, and ensure operational readiness.

Physio Control Defibrillator Maintenance Overview

Why Maintenance Matters

Maintenance is crucial to ensure your Physio Control defibrillator is ready for use. Keeping it in good condition and ensuring essential components like pads and batteries are not expired ensures it is prepared to deliver life-saving treatment in an SCA, where there is no time to waste. Proper maintenance also contributes towards longevity, allowing your Physio Control AED to provide a full length of service.

Top Maintenance Tips

To give your Physio Control defibrillator the care and attention it needs, we have provided some helpful maintenance tips on:

Visual checks: Across the range, Physio Control’s LIFEPAK defibrillators include automatic self-testing functionality. This is conducted on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, providing a comprehensive system to detect any issues. Making regular visual checks yourself of the components and overall condition provides added peace of mind that your Physio Control AED is ready for response.
Battery status checks: Physio Control AEDs feature a readiness indicator that shows whether the device is ready for use. A flashing green light confirms operational readiness, while a flashing red light signals an issue, such as a low or faulty battery. To reduce the risk of a fault during an emergency, check the battery regularly, ensure it is charged (if rechargeable), and replace it when required to maintain optimal performance.
Software updates: Built to evolve alongside technology in the field, Physio Control’s defibrillators automatically upgrade to meet the latest clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements. For quality assurance, annual servicing performed by a qualified technician helps eliminate any doubts about your AED’s internal systems, ensuring it keeps up with the times.
Frequent cleaning: Regular cleaning is essential, even if your Physio Control AED has not been used in an emergency. Dust and debris can accumulate while the device is in storage, making a consistent cleaning routine important. During visual checks, use mild soap and water to wipe down the AED casing, ensuring it remains clean and undamaged. Do not submerge the device in water.

Schedule Maintenance with your Physio Control AED

Maintaining your Physio Control AED is essential to ensuring it remains ready for use. To support ongoing operational readiness, we’ve outlined a suggested maintenance schedule:

Daily: Check the readiness indicator is illuminated on your device (this is normally a flashing or intermittent green light).
Weekly: Open the casing (or cartridge unit depending on your model), check the pads are unopened and that the wires are properly connected.
Monthly: Remove your Physio Control LIFEPAK AED from storage and complete a full check to ensure the pads and battery are in place.
Annually: Arrange an annual AED servicing with defibshop, where we’ll send a qualified technician to thoroughly assess your AED.

Products to help Maintain Your Physio Control Defibrillator

At defibshop, we stock a range of replacement parts to help keep your Physio Control defibrillator in working order:

Electrode Pads: Single-use defibrillator pads designed specifically for your Physio Control AED (offering a two-year expiry when left unused).
Batteries: Compatible with specific models, including non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries. Most non-rechargeable batteries have a four-year expiry.
Physio Control Storage Solutions: Carry cases and protective pouches to ensure your Physio Control AED is safely and smoothly transported in an emergency.

To find out which parts are compatible with your device, visit our Physio Control Product Models and Variants page for more information.

Maintain your Physio Control AED at defibshop

At defibshop, we are committed to providing life-saving solutions to enhance heart safety. With our servicing and maintenance contracts, we streamline the process of looking after your defibrillator, ensuring the best of care. Our services include:

Replacement pads and batteries sent to you before your current ones expire.
Access to our advanced device simulator as part of our annual servicing to test shock delivery.
E-learning licenses to help enhance knowledge and awareness for you and others in your organisation.

To support ongoing care and understanding of your device, we’ve also compiled expert advice and practical guidance in the blog posts below. These resources offer additional insights to help you get the most from your Physio Control defibrillator.