Turn On Unit; Set Patient Type - ZOLL M2 Operator's Manual

Note:
WARNING! Do not conduct manual chest compressions through the electrodes. Doing so may cause
damage to the electrodes that could lead to the possibility of arcing and skin burns. For
electrodes with the CPR sensor, place hands directly on the CPR sensor when
conducting chest compressions.

Turn on Unit

Turn the Mode Selector to DEFIB. If the unit was previously turned off, the red and yellow
lights on the top of the unit flash on and off, and the message ALL TESTS PASSED displays.
Note:
If defibrillation electrodes are not making good contact with the patient's skin and the ECG
lead selection is PADS, the unit issues the message ATTACH PADS and does not allow the
delivery of energy.

Set Patient Type

Before starting therapy, make sure to specify the correct patient type (that appears at the top of
the window display). To change the patient type, turn the trim knob to highlight the patient type
at the top of the window. Press the trim knob to select it and then turn it to select another patient
type. Press the trim knob again to confirm the selection.
After setting the patient type, the ZOLL M2 selects and displays the default energy for the
selected patient type. It also automatically selects the energy for subsequent shocks that are
appropriate for the patient.
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Emergency Defibrillation Procedure with Hands-Free Therapy Electrodes
If it is not possible to place the "BACK" electrode on the patient's back, place the
electrodes in the standard apex-sternum positions (see below). Effective defibrillation
results, but higher current settings will usually be required for effective pacing.
If the ZOLL M2 unit is configured to start up in AED mode, you need to press the
Manual Defib quick access key on the left side of the unit to enter the Manual
mode of operation.
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