Apply Ecg Electrodes; Apply Hands-Free Therapy Electrodes - ZOLL M2 Operator's Manual

1 Apply ECG Electrodes

Apply ECG electrodes to the patient, attach lead wires, and connect the ECG cable to the
ZOLL M2 rear panel (see Chapter 6, "Monitoring ECG" for instructions on attaching ECG
electrodes to the patient).
While monitoring the patient, press the Lead quick access key
III) with the cleanest signal with large and distinctive QRS complexes.
Note:
Verify that R-waves are being properly detected by confirming that a QRS tone (and/or flashing
heart beat light) occurs with each displayed R-wave or by verifying that the ZOLL M2 unit's
heart rate display accurately reflects the patient's pulse rate.

2 Apply Hands-Free Therapy Electrodes

Attach hands-free therapy electrodes according to instructions on the electrode packaging. Pads
can be placed in the apex/sternum locations or in the anterior/posterior (front/back) position.
Note:
Connect these therapy electrodes to the multifunction cable (MFC).
Note:
WARNING! Poor adherence and/or air under the therapy electrodes can lead to the possibility of
arcing and skin burns.
1. Apply one edge of the pad securely to the patient.
2. Roll the pad smoothly from the applied edge to the other, being careful not to trap any air
pockets between the gel and skin.
3. Ensure that hands-free therapy electrodes are making good contact with the patient's skin and
are not covering any part of any other ECG electrodes.
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When the defibrillator is initially placed in Pacer mode, the ECG lead selection
defaults to Lead II.
Anterior/posterior positioning is preferred because it typically requires lower current to
achieve capture.
ECG monitoring through therapy electrodes is not available in pacer mode.
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Pad
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ZOLL M2 Operator's Guide
Pacing in Demand Mode
to select the lead (I, II, or
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