Turn On Unit - ZOLL M2 Operator's Manual

Chapter 8 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Operation
Therapy Electrode Application
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.
Roll the pad smoothly from the applied edge to the other, being careful not to trap any air
2.
pockets between the gel and skin.
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 then the unit displays the message ALL TESTS
PASSED.
If no hands-free therapy electrodes have been attached to the patient and connected to the
ZOLL M2 unit, the ATTACH PADS message and voice prompt will be issued.
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Pad
Skin
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If it is not possible to place the "BACK" pad on the patient's back, the pads should be
placed in the standard apex-sternum positions (as shown below). Effective
defibrillation will result, but higher current will usually be required for effective
pacing.
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