Shock - HP CodeMaster XL+ M1722A User Manual

Defibrillating
Defibrillating a Patient
Wait for the Charge Done indicators. When the unit is armed, the monitor Delivered
Energy display shows the available energy in joules.
If the defibrillator does not charge, refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
Resetting the Selected Energy Level
To increase or decrease the selected energy level after pressing the Charge button,
perform the following steps.
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3. Shock

To shock the patient, perform the following steps.
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Keep hands clear of the paddle electrode edges. Use your thumbs
WARNING
to depress the Shock buttons on the paddle handles.
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If the defibrillator does not shock, refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
If you must disarm the charged defibrillator (if countershock is not needed), turn the
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Energy Select control to Monitor On. Any stored energy will be discharged
internally and the available energy on the display will return to 0.
Move the Energy Select control to the new energy level.
Wait for the Charge Done indicators.
Briefly adjust paddle pressure and placement to optimize patient contact, as reg-
istered on the paddle contact indicator (if supplied).
Verify that no one is in contact with the patient, the monitoring cable or leads,
the bed rails, or another potential current pathway.
Call out "Clear!" to alert personnel to stand away from the patient.
Press and briefly hold both Shock buttons (one on each paddle) simultaneously,
to deliver energy to the patient.
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