How To Prepare The Pediatric Patient (With Disposable Multifunction Electrodes); Defibrillation Modes - Progetti Rescue Life 9 Instructions For Use Manual

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2.1.5 HOW TO PREPARE THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT (WITH DISPOSABLE MULTIFUNCTION

ELECTRODES)

Apply the pads as shown in the picture. In the case of use of DISPOSABLE MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRODES.

1. Open the package by tearing along the dotted line near the end of the pack.

2. Remove the DISPOSABLE PAIR ELECTRODES from the package and follow the directions and the

schema for the correct placement of defibrillation electrodes placed on the packaging and on the

themself.

3. Remove the protective coating from each electrode before placing them.

4. Remove the coating only when the electrode is ready to be applied.

5. Put the electrodes with the adhesive side of the patient's skin.

6. Place the electrodes as shown in the follow picture. The placement of pediatric electrodes in

children under the age of 8 years is different from that of adults or children older than 8 years.

If the patient is an infant or a child under the age of 8 years or weight less than 25kg (55 lbs), defibrillation

therapy requires DISPOSABLE MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRODES – PEDIATRIC PATIENT. Do not delay the

procedure to define the exact weight or age.

Follow the instructions in the figure shown here:

Children under 8 years old: Place one pad in the center of the chest and one pad on the back as shown.

With RESCUE LIFE 9 users can choose between 3 operating modes:

MODE

MANUAL

Users have to analyze heart rhythm, decide time and energy value to use for the

defibrillation.

ADVISORY

RESCUE LIFE 9 only analyzes and suggest if patient needs defibrillation, after that users

(ADV)

have to choose energy value, charge defibrillator and deliver the shock.

RESCUE LIFE 9 analyzes heart rhythm and helps operators with visible and audible

AUTOMATIC

prompts. If patient needs a defibrillation RESCUE LIFE 9 automatically charge with energy

(AED)

value of 200 Joule.

Operators only should to deliver shock and perform CPR when indicated.

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Rev.0.5 – 30/03/2022

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