Applying Pedi Padz Ii (Infant/Child Electrodes) - ZOLL Aed Plus Administrator's Manual

Applying Pedi Padz II (Infant/Child Electrodes)

Prepare the patient before attaching the electrodes.
Important!
This symbol indicates that an AED Plus unit is equipped for treating adult and pediatric patients.
An AED Plus unit without this symbol is not equipped to treat pediatric patients and will NOT
work with the pedi•padz II ™ pediatric electrodes. To upgrade an AED Plus unit for use with
ZOLL pedi•padz II pediatric electrodes, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation or an authorized
ZOLL distributor for information on the ZOLL AED Plus Pediatric Upgrade Kit.
To prepare the patient:
1. Remove all clothing covering the patient's chest.
2. Ensure the patient's chest is dry.
To apply the electrodes:
1. Tear open the electrode package and unfold the inner package to expose the electrodes. Place the
electrodes on the patient according to the graphics on the package (see Figure 6).
2. Remove the round electrode from its backing material and place it on the patient's chest (as shown
in Figure 6).
3. Place your hand on the electrode edge and, using the other hand, gently roll the electrode onto the
patient's chest, pushing any air out from beneath the electrode as you go.
4. Roll the patient onto his/her chest, remove the square electrode from its backing and place it on
the patient's back (as shown in Figure 6).
5. Place your hand on the electrode's edge and, using your other hand, roll the electrode onto the
patient's skin, pushing any air out from beneath the electrode as you go.
6. Roll the patient onto his/her back and follow the ZOLL AED Plus prompts.
NOTE The Pedi Padz II (infant/child electrodes) can also be used with ZOLL pacemaker products for up to one
hour of pacing (see the M Series Operator's Guide for information about pacing).
Infant/Child Defibrillation Electrodes
0-8 Years
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Figure 6: Placement of pedi padz II
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