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Risk of injury from incorrect positioning of the defibrillation
electrodes!
Incorrectly positioned defibrillation electrodes lead to a sub-
optimal defibrillation/cardioversion result.
Select the correct electrode position in line with currently
applicable guidelines.
Maintain distance from ECG electrodes.
6. Select the desired electrode position on the patient's torso:
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Position 1: Sternum-apex
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Position 2: Anterior-posterior (can also be used for adults)
Risk of injury due to air/moisture between defibrillation
electrodes and the patient's skin!
Air (e.g. in the case of hirsute patients) or moisture between the
defibrillation electrodes and the patient's skin prevent correct
shock delivery and may result in burns to the skin and unsuccessful
defibrillation/cardioversion.
Remove hair from hirsute patients.
Rub the patient's skin dry.
Wipe down oily skin with an alcohol pad.
Press the defibrillation electrodes on firmly.
7. Remove hair from the torso.
8. Rub damp spots on the torso dry.
9. Wipe down oily skin with an alcohol pad.
10. In the case of defibrillation electrodes for adults (Adult): Tear
open the defibrillation electrode packaging and take out the
defibrillation electrodes.
11. Remove the protective film from the defibrillation electrodes.
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