ZOLL PD 1400 Operator's Manual page 40

Synchronized Cardioversion
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A "SYNC XXX J SEL" message will appear on
the monitor. If "DEFIB XXX J SEL." appears,
press the SYNC button.
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A "USE LEADS" message will briefly appear
if "PADDLES" has been selected as the ECG
source.
Synchronized discharge with "PADDLES" as
ECG source is discouraged since artifacts
induced by moving the paddles may resemble
an R-wave and trigger defibrillator discharge at
the wrong time.
An "ECG LEAD OFF" condition (if standard leads are selected as ECG source) will
prevent synchronized discharge.
NOTE This does not prevent the use of the defibrillator. It simply prevents use in a
synchronized manner.
The unit automatically goes out of sync mode after:
each discharge
the selector switch has been moved to PACER ON
After each discharge, the unit reverts to DEFIB, where standard (non-synchronized)
defibrillation is available. To reactivate sync mode, press the SYNC button again.
PREPARE PADDLES
Remove the paddles from their holders by grasping the handles and pulling the
paddles straight out of the PD 1400.
Apply a liberal amount of electrolyte gel to the electrode surface on each paddle.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock to the operator, do not allow electrolyte to
accumulate on hands or paddle handles.
Rub the electrode surfaces together to evenly distribute the applied gel