Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 24)

Basic Orientation
2-2 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION
The LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor with enhanced battery technology is an acute cardiac care
response system intended for use by authorized healthcare providers in hospital and clinic
settings.
The LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor offers the following optional features:
• Semiautomatic defibrillator
• Noninvasive pacemaker
• Pulse oximeter
• Paddle accessories
• End-tidal CO
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monitor
• Data transmission
Note: These operating instructions include information and procedures related to all features
of the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor and the CodeManagement Module for use with the
LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor. Your LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor may not have all of
these features. For more information, contact your Physio-Control representative or call the
number listed on the back cover of these operating instructions.
The LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor is available only with the biphasic defibrillation waveform.
For a description of the defibrillation waveform, refer to
Appendix A .
The LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor uses QUIK-COMBO ® pacing/defibrillation/ECG electrodes
or FAST-PATCH ® disposable defibrillation/ECG electrodes for ECG monitoring and patient
therapy. The therapy cable connects the QUIK-COMBO or FAST-PATCH electrodes to the
defibrillator. For more information about QUIK-COMBO or FAST-PATCH electrodes, refer to
Section 3 of these operating instructions.
The standard paddle set is an accessory for the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor and includes
adult and pediatric defibrillator (hard) paddles. The standard paddles can be used for
QUIK-LOOK
® ECG monitoring, defibrillation, and synchronized cardioversion therapies. When
using standard paddles, a conductive interface designed for defibrillation, such as defibrillation
gel or gel pads, must be used between the paddle electrode surface and the skin.
The adult standard paddles can be used for any pediatric patient weighing approximately 10 kg
(22 lb) or more as long as the paddles fit completely on the chest and there is at least 2.5 cm
(1 in.) of space between the paddle electrodes. Pediatric paddles should be used for patients
weighing 10 kg (22 lb) or less or those whose chests are too small to accommodate the adult
paddles.
Optional internal paddles are also available.
For more information about using paddle accessories, refer to Section 5 of these operating
instructions.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING
After you have removed the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor from the shipping container, make
sure you have all the required supplies and accessories including cables and ECG paper.
Examine the defibrillator and all accessories for any sign of damage that may have occurred
during shipping. If possible, save the shipping container and foam inserts in case you have to
ship the defibrillator at a later date.