Synchronized Cardioversion Using The Lifepak 6S - Propaq Encore 202EL Reference Manual

Synchronized Cardioversion Using the LIFEPAK 6s

1.
Set up the LIFEPAK 6s defibrillator and any other instrumentation according to
institutional procedures or manufacturer's operating instructions.
The Physio-Control LP6s Defibrillator Sync Connector/Cover (Physio-Control part number
801297-00) must be installed before you can connect it to the Propaq Encore monitor.
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2.
Verify the integrity of the ECG patient electrodes and the fidelity of the ECG
waveform for tall, distinct R-waves and minimal artifact.
The R-wave amplitude must be at least 0.5 mV (5 mm tall when the Propaq Encore ECG
sensitivity—
occur no later than 35 milliseconds after the peak of an R-wave.
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electrodes or change the Propaq's lead selection as necessary to ensure sufficient ECG
waveform amplitude. However, make sure the R-wave amplitude is not so high that it
obscures the displayed sync markers.
3.
Connect the Propaq Encore end of the Protocol Defib Sync cable to the Propaq's
right side panel DEFIB SYNCHRO connector.
4.
Connect the other end of the cable to
the LIFEPAK 6s SYNC connector at
the top rear of the defibrillator.
1. As a visual gauge for estimating R-wave amplitude, the 'V' of the mV/cm label to the
left of the ECG waveform is about 4 mm in height. With the Propaq Encore ECG sensitivity
set to 1 mV/cm, compare the letter 'V' with the height of the R-wave, which should be at
least 5 mm tall.
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button—is set to 1 mV/cm) to guarantee that the defibrillator sync pulse will
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Reposition the patient
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