Monitoring - ZOLL R Series Quick Reference Manual

ECG Monitoring
Using OneStep ECG Cable
1. Disconnect OneStep electrode from the OneStep therapy cable.
2. Plug the OneStep ECG cable into the OneStep therapy cable.
3. Remove all clothing covering the patient's chest. Dry chest if necessary. Clip
or shave excessive chest hair to ensure proper adhesion of the electrodes.
4. Snap leads onto each electrode.
5. Peel off protective backing from electrode.
6. Apply electrodes to patient's skin.
Using Standard ECG cable
1. Unplug OneStep ECG cable from back of unit.
2. Plug ECG cable connector into back of unit.
3. Remove all clothing covering the patient's chest.
Dry chest if necessary. Clip or shave excessive chest
hair to ensure proper adhesion of the electrodes.
4. Snap leads onto each electrode.
5. Peel off protective backing from electrode.
6. Apply electrodes to patient's skin.
ECG Display
1. Turn selector switch to MONITOR on the R Series ALS unit. If using BLS or Plus
device, turn ON, then press Manual then Confirm softkeys to activate ALS mode.
2. Press LEAD button to change leads.
3. Press SIZE button to change size of display.
End Tidal CO 2 (EtCO 2 )
1. Plug EtCO 2 cable into the back of the unit in the yellow port marked CO 2 .
2. Attach sensor to patient.
3. Turn selector switch to grey area labeled MONITOR. If using BLS or Plus device,
turn ON, then press Manual then Confirm softkeys to use in ALS mode.
4. Press the Param softkey.
5. Press the CO 2 softkey.
6. Press the Enable EtCO 2 softkey.
7. If properly attached, the EtCO 2 values will display on the screen.
8. To display waveform: Press Options softkey. Press Traces softkey.
Press Trace 2 or Trace 3 softkey. Select CO 2 softkey.

Monitoring

Dial settings for
R Series Monitoring
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