To Apply Disposable Adhesive Electrodes To The Patient; Internal Paddles - Escort Prism 20401 Reference Manual

To Apply Disposable Adhesive Electrodes to the Patient:

1. In a non-emergency application, clean and dry skin in electrode areas, preferably with a
coarse dry terry cloth. If necessary, use alcohol for removal of lotions or moisturizers, and
allow area to dry completely prior to application of pads. Do not shave electrode sites.
2. Check expiration date stamped on the electrode package. Do not use beyond this date.
Remove Defib/Pace Electrodes from package and pull apart lead wires to required length.
3. Remove protective cover to expose hydrogel and adhesive ring. Do not use if hydrogel area is
dry. Apply promptly to patient. Adhere edge of pad to patient and firmly roll pad against
patient's skin. Apply pressure over ring and hydrogel area of each pad to assure adhesion.
Use all opened pouches within 24 hours.
NOTE: While defib/pace electrodes can be effective in both
anterior/posterior and anterior/anterior positions, anterior/posterior
positions are preferred. Apply FRONT/APEX defib/pace electrode in
apex anterior (ECG V
(left side below scapula) position.
WARNING: Adhesive type electrodes must adhere securely to
patient's skin across entire electrode surfaces. Improper electrode to
skin adhesion or the use of dry or otherwise defective electrodes may
result in patient burns.

Internal Paddles

Internal paddles are used for open heart surgery. Sterile techniques are required to handle these
paddles and their connectors. These paddles are screw-mounted to MDE's internal paddle cable
(MDE part # E2700-69) before they are connected to the defib/pacer. Energy selection when
using internal cables is limited to 50 joules or less. Select the appropriate paddles from the
following:
Internal Paddle Diameter
8.9 cm
3.8 cm
When placing internal paddles, locate one paddle over the right atrium and the other paddle over
the left ventricle.
) position and BACK electrode in posterior
2 - 3
MDE Part Number
E2700-70
E2700-72
8-7
Application
Adult
Pediatric/Neonatal