Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 100)

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5-2 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
THERAPY ELECTRODES
The following paragraphs describe:
• About Therapy Electrodes
• Electrode Placement
• Cable Connection
• ECG Monitoring and Therapy Procedures
• Replacing and Removing Electrodes
• Testing
• Cleaning and Sterilizing
About Therapy Electrodes
There are two pre-gelled, self-adhesive therapy electrodes available: QUIK-COMBO pacing/
defibrillation/ECG electrodes and FAST-PATCH defibrillation/ECG electrodes (
Figure 5-1 ).
QUIK-COMBO electrodes are used for defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, ECG
monitoring, and pacing. FAST-PATCH electrodes can be used for defibrillation, synchronized
cardioversion, and ECG monitoring, but not for pacing. To use FAST-PATCH electrodes with the
LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor requires the addition of a FAST-PATCH defibrillation adapter
cable.
Figure 5-1 QUIK-COMBO and FAST-PATCH Electrodes
A QUIK-COMBO or FAST-PATCH electrode set:
• Is a substitute for standard paddles.
• Provides a Lead II monitoring signal when placed in the anterior-lateral position.
• Quickly restores the ECG trace on the monitor following defibrillation.
To help prevent electrode damage:
• Do not fold the electrodes.
• Do not trim the electrodes.
• Do not crush, fold, or store the electrodes under heavy objects.
• Store therapy electrodes in a cool, dry location. These electrodes are designed to withstand
environmental temperature fluctuations between -40° to 50°C (-40° to 122°F). Continuous
exposure to temperatures above 23°C (73°F) reduces the shelf life of electrodes.
There are several types of QUIK-COMBO electrodes available as described in Table 5-1 .