ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 26)

C HAPTER 1 G ENERAL I NFORMATION
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Never discharge the unit with the defibrillation electrodes or paddles shorted together or in
open air.
Do not discharge the defibrillator except as indicated in the instructions. Discharge the
defibrillator only when defibrillation electrodes or paddles are properly applied to the patient.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not touch the gelled area of the hands-free therapy
electrodes during pacing or defibrillation.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow electrolyte gel to accumulate on hands or paddle
handles.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow patient connectors to contact other conductive
parts, including earth.
For defibrillation using paddles, use only high-conductivity electrolyte gel specified for such
use by the manufacturer.
When using paddles for defibrillation, use your thumbs to operate the SHOCK buttons. Doing
so avoids inadvertent shock to the operator and unintentional depression of an ENERGY
SELECT button, which causes the defibrillator to disarm. Keep your hands and fingers away
from the paddle plates.
The use of accessory equipment that does not comply with the equivalent safety requirements
of the R Series defibrillator could reduce the level of safety of the combined system. When
choosing accessory equipment, consider the following:
• Use of the accessory in the patient vicinity.
• Evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been performed in accordance
with the appropriate IEC (EN) 60601-1 and/or IEC (EN) 60601-1-1 harmonized national
standards.
Always check that the equipment functions properly and is in proper condition before use.
Disconnect all electro-medical equipment that is not defibrillation-protected from the patient
prior to defibrillation.
Before discharging the defibrillator, warn everyone to STAND CLEAR of the patient.
Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment connected to the patient during defibrillation.
A severe shock can result. To avoid hazardous pathways for the defibrillation current, do not
allow exposed portions of the patient's body to touch any metal objects, such as a bed frame.
When the R Series is performing a Code Readiness test, as indicated on the display, do not
touch the connected paddles, electrodes, or OneStep cable connector.
Patient Safety
This equipment should be connected to only one patient at a time.
Use only OneStep Pediatric electrodes to defibrillate patients under 8 years of age in AED or
advisory modes. Use of adult electrodes, or pediatric electrodes other than OneStep Pediatric
electrodes, can result in the delivery of excessive energy doses.
Neonatal and pediatric defibrillation energy level settings should be based on site-specific
clinical protocols.
To ensure patient safety, connect the R Series only to equipment with galvanically isolated
circuits.