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SECTION 3
MANUAL DEFIBRILLATION
Emergency Defibrillation Procedure with Paddles or MFE Pads
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow electrolyte gel to accumulate on hands
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or paddle handles.
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When defibrillating with paddles, use your thumbs to operate the SHOCK buttons in
order to avoid operator shock. No portion of the hand should be near the paddle
plates.
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The AutoPulse Plus is only intended for use on adults 18 years of age or older.
When using the E Series and AutoPulse Plus as a system, this age restriction
applies to the E Series as well.
You can perform manual defibrillation using either
paddles or MFE pads; the manual defibrillation
procedure described in this section allows for either.
Before you begin manual defibrillation:
Determine the patient's condition following medical
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protocols and by verifying:
• Unconsciousness
• Absence of breathing, and
• Absence of pulse
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If appropriate, begin CPR following medical protocol,
and request additional assistance.
Note: If you are using MFE pads, prepare the patient
and attach the MFE pads as described in "MFE
Pad Application/Connection" on page 1-9.
If connecting to PADS through the AutoPulse Plus, refer
to the User Guide AutoPulse
Model 100 with Defibrillator Interface addendum (part
number 9650-0720-01) for instructions on properly
connecting the E Series to the AutoPulse Plus. It is
recommended that the user cycle through the lead
setting until the APLS icon appears in the upper right-
hand corner of the display, indicating that the unit
recognizes the connection to the AutoPulse Plus.
9650-1210-01 Rev. T
Paddles/pads are a defibrillation-protected Type BF patient connection.
ECG leads are a defibrillation-protected Type CF patient connection.
WARNING
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Resuscitation System
WARNING
If the APLS icon does not appear, check that the
E Series and AutoPulse Plus are properly connected. If
the APLS icon still does not appear, or a
PADDLE FAULT occurs, discharge energy internally by
changing the energy selection, disconnect the
Multi-Function Cable and PADS from the AutoPulse
Plus, and connect the Multi-Function Cable directly to
the PADS.
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Prepare the unit for defibrillation.
Turn the unit to DEFIB.
The unit automatically defaults to 120 J or the first shock
energy selection configured by the user. For information
about configuring energy levels, refer to the E Series
Configuration Guide (part number 9650-1201-01).
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