Chapter 8 Automated External Defibrillator (Aed) Operation; Modes Of Operation - ZOLL M2 Operator's Manual

Automated External Defibrillator
WARNING! ZOLL M2 AED mode is not indicated or available for use with neonatal patients. Use
the Manual Defib mode for patients under 1 year of age. The ECG analysis algorithm
integrated within the ZOLL M2 unit has not been validated for use on neonates.
WARNING! Be sure to use the pediatric patient mode for patients under 8 years of age. Using the
adult mode with pediatric patients can result in the delivery of excessive energy doses.
This chapter describes the factory default configuration for the AED function. This
configuration is compliant with and supports the BLS treatment protocols recommended by the
American Heart Association (AHA) and European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for
Adult Basic Life Support and Use of Automated External Defibrillators.
This chapter also describes how to switch the AED unit to Manual mode (see "Switching to
Manual Mode Operation" on page 8-12).

Modes of Operation

The ZOLL M2 monitor/defibrillator can be configured to operate as either an AED or a manual
defibrillator when the Mode Selector is initially set to the DEFIB position. The operating mode
1. AHA: Circulation. 2015; 132:S414-S435
2. ERC: Resuscitation (2015); 95:81-99
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(AED) Operation
ZOLL hands-free therapy electrodes are a defibrillation-protected Type CF patient
connection (applied part).
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