ZOLL R Series Service Manual page 237

Emergency Defibrillation Procedure with Hands-Free Therapy Electrodes
When disconnecting the OneStep electrode and OneStep cable, press down the latch with your
thumb as shown.
If defibrillation electrodes are not making good contact with the patient's skin, the unit issues
the messages CHECK PADS and POOR PAD CONTACT and does not allow delivery of energy.
If a short circuit exists between the electrodes, the unit issues the message DEFIB PAD SHORT.
Therapy Electrode Application
WARNING! Poor adherence and/or air under the therapy electrodes can lead to the possibility of
arcing and skin burns.
1. Apply one edge of the pad securely to the patient.
2. Roll the pad smoothly from the applied edge to the other, being careful not to trap any air
pockets between the gel and skin.
Note:
WARNING! Application of adult electrodes to a pediatric patient will result in the automatic
selection of adult energy levels. If needed, manually adjust the energy settings based on
site-specific protocols.
9650-0904-01 Rev. N
Pad
Skin
If it is not possible to place the "BACK" electrode on the patient's back, place the
electrodes in the standard apex-sternum positions. Effective defibrillation results, but
pacing will usually be less effective.
ZOLL R Series Operator's Guide
Latch
4–7