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Emeraencv Defibrillation Procedure
Emergency Defibrillation Procedure with
Multi-Function Electrodes
WARNING
Before proceeding, CAREFULLY read the following:
Emergency defibrillation should be attempted by appropriately trained,
skilled personnel that are familiar w i t h equipment operation. Training
appropriateness, such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
certification, should be the determination of the prescribing physician.
Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment connected t o the patient
during defibrillation.
All persons i n attendance of the patient must be warned t o "STAND CLEAR"
prior t o defibrillator discharge.
SELECT DEFIB ON
-
Turn the selector switch to DEFlB ON. This
turns the power on and automatically sets the
defibrillator energy level to 200 joules.
NOTE
Defibrillator "ELECTRODES" is selected as the
ECG source when the instrument is turned to
MONITOR ON or DEFIB ON. You may then
select any of the ECG leads
-
I, 11, Ill or
ELECTRODES. (ECG cable and electrodes must
already be attached to the patient to use lead
I,
1 1 , or Ill.)
CHANGE DEFIB ENERGY LEVEL
To change the defib energy level from the
pre-selected level (200J), use the up-down
arrow buttons located on the front panel. The
selected energy level is displayed digitally as
"DEFIB XXX J SEL." on the monitor.
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