Keeping The Defibrillator Ready For Use - Primedic DefiMonitor XD Series Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

9.3

The AUTO-SYNC is only available in the Manual Mode and is only carried out on

lead II.

In case of synchronous operation the release button has to be pressed down until the

moment for the cardioversion is reached. During this time an intermittent signal will

be on. No cardioversion will be released, if during discharging the release buttons are

let go off. The energy is discharged internally if no synchronisation takes place within

3 seconds while keeping the release button pressed down.

If the activation button is only pressed briefly and if the defibrillation is not triggered

by synchronised markers, the energy remains in the capacitor.

The energies required for synchronized cardioversion are in most cases lower than for

defibrillation (unsynchronized cardioversion) as it is not necessary to depolarize all

heart muscles.

The energy depends roughly on the patient's body height and weight. The indica-

tions, however, determine the energy, i. e. the following empirical values are applica-

ble:

Ventricular tachycardia with un-

stable pulse:

Supraventricular tachycardia:

Atrial flutter:

Atrial fibrillation:

The above mentioned values are only recommendations.