Follow Prompts; Shock Advised; Defibrillating A Patient - HP Codemaster 100 User Manual

If the electrode adapter cable is not connected to the HP CodeMaster 100, the
NOTE
message ATTACH PADS CABLE appears. The electrode adapter cable must be
connected to start analysis.
D. Follow Prompts
Look frequently at the monitor and follow the displayed instructions. The monitor
may display SHOCK ADVISED or NO SHOCK ADVISED.

Shock Advised

When a shockable rhythm is detected, the message SHOCK ADVISED displays and
the defibrillator begins charging. The defibrillator charges to the pre-set energy
select sequence for the first, second, and third shocks. Subsequent shocks are
delivered at the third shock energy level. The charge done tone sounds to alert you
that the defibrillator is charged, and the system displays the following messages:
CLEAR PATIENT!
PRESS SHOCK BUTTONS

Defibrillating a Patient

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Verify that no one is in contact with the patient, the cable or pad electrodes, the
bed rails, or other potential current path.
Call out "Clear!" to alert personnel that a defibrillator shock is about to be deliv-
ered and to remain away from the patient.
Press both Shock buttons simultaneously to defibrillate. The Shock
tons are on the cable connector housing shown in Figure 4-4. If the defibrillator
does not shock, refer to Chapter 12, "Troubleshooting".
Using Shock Advisory Mode
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