Pacing/Cardioversion - ZOLL R Series Quick Reference Manual

Pacing
1. Place OneStep Pacing or OneStep Complete Electrodes on
patient. To pace with other defibrillation electrodes, they must
be placed on the patient and the three- or five-lead cable
attached to the defibrillator.
2. Turn Selector Switch to green area labeled PACER.
3. Turn the pacer RATE knob to desired rate.
4. Turn the pacer OUTPUT knob clockwise slowly until capture.
5. Slowly decrease output by turning OUTPUT knob counter-
clockwise until capture disappears, then increase by 10%.
6. Check pulse to verify mechanical capture.
7. To check patient's underlying rhythm; press and hold 4:1 button.
Note: When using BLS or Plus models, manual mode must be activated to pace.
Synchronized Cardioversion
1. Apply electrodes or paddles to patient.
2. Turn selector switch to DEFIB. If using BLS or Plus device,
press Manual then Confirm softkeys instead.
3. Press Sync On/Off softkey.
4. Verify that arrows (i) display over R-waves and display reads SYNC.
Do not cardiovert if SYNC is OFF.
5. Follow Manual Defibrillation instructions as described on page 4 and
institution protocol for energy settings.
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Pacing/Cardioversion

Examples of paced rhythms
Dial settings for
R Series Pacing