Contraindications; How To Prepare The Adult Patient - Progetti Rescue Life 9 Instructions For Use Manual

2.1.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Defibrillation is contraindicated in the treatment of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) such as idioventricular
or ventricular escape rhythms, and in the treatment of asystole.

2.1.4 HOW TO PREPARE THE ADULT PATIENT

Evaluate the patient condition; he must exhibit the symptoms for which the defibrillation is indicated and
these symptoms are:
• Unconsciousness and
• Absence of normal breathing and
• Lack of detectable pulse.
If the patient exhibits the above symptoms, do the following:
1. remove clothing from the patient's chest.
2. dry the area;
3. clip or shave excessive chest hair.
4. apply the pads.
In the case of use of disposable plates, open the package by tearing along the dotted line near the top of
the package. Remove the pads from the package and follow the directions and diagram showing proper
defibrillation pad placement located on the defibrillation pad package. The correct placement of pads is
indispensable for effective analysis of the patient's cardiac rhythm and subsequent shock delivery (if
required). Peel off the protective backing from each pad before placing it as shown on the picture on the
pad. Peel the backing off only when the pad is ready to be placed.
In case of use DISPOSABLE C, place the pads with the sticky side of the pad on the patient's skin. Place the
pads as shown in the left side diagram.
In the pictures below, correct pads position is shown.
DISPOSABLE ELECTRODES position marking
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DISPOSABLE ELECTRODES placement
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