Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 5)

©2007-2013 Physio-Control, Inc. LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
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CONTENTS
1 Preface
Introduction ...................................................................................................................1-3
Intended Use..................................................................................................................1-4
Modes of Operation .........................................................................................................1-5
2 Safety Information
Terms ............................................................................................................................2-3
General Dangers and Warnings .........................................................................................2-3
3 Basic Orientation
Front View ......................................................................................................................3-3
Back View ....................................................................................................................3-13
Batteries ......................................................................................................................3-15
Home Screen................................................................................................................3-17
Alarms .........................................................................................................................3-21
Options ........................................................................................................................3-23
Events..........................................................................................................................3-25
4 Monitoring
Monitoring the ECG .........................................................................................................4-3
Acquiring a 12-Lead ECG ..............................................................................................4-15
Monitoring SpO2, SpCO, and SpMet ...............................................................................4-25
Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure ...........................................................................4-37
Monitoring ETCO2.........................................................................................................4-45
Monitoring Invasive Pressure ..........................................................................................4-54
Monitoring Continuous Temperature................................................................................4-61
Vital Sign and ST Segment Trends ..................................................................................4-66
5 Therapy
General Therapy Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................5-3
Therapy Electrode and Standard Paddle Placement ............................................................5-4
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) ............................................................................5-7
Manual Defibrillation .....................................................................................................5-22
Synchronized Cardioversion Procedure ............................................................................5-27
Noninvasive Pacing .......................................................................................................5-32
Pediatric ECG Monitoring and Manual Mode Therapy Procedures .......................................5-39
6 Paddle Accessory Options
QUIK-COMBO Therapy Electrodes ....................................................................................6-3
Standard Paddles............................................................................................................6-6
Sterilizable Internal Defibrillation Paddles .......................................................................6-10