Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus - Manual (Page 30)

3-4 LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Using the Defibrillator
Separate the electrode pads, one at a time, from the blue
plastic. Use these pads on adults or children 8 years of age or
more, who weigh 25 kg (55 lb) or more. For infants or children
who are less than 8 years of age or who weigh less than 25 kg
(55 lb), special electrodes are needed. Refer to page 5-8 for
more information.
WARNING!
If you cannot determine a child’s age or weight, or if special
infant/child electrodes are not available, proceed with the existing
electrode pads, and continue on to the next step.
Apply the electrode pads to the victim’s bare chest (exactly as
shown in the picture on the pads). Be sure to press firmly so that
the pads completely adhere to the victim’s chest.
Note: Be sure you do not place the electrode pads over an
implanted device such as an implanted pacemaker or ICD.
An indication of an implant is a protrusion in the chest skin
and a scar. If you are in doubt, apply the pads as shown on
the labels.
Listen to voice instructions and do not touch the victim unless
instructed to do so.
If the defibrillator heart rhythm analysis determines that a shock
is needed, the defibrillator will announce
PREPARING TO SHOCK ,
and then instruct you to PRESS FLASHING BUTTON to administer a
shock (semiautomatic model) or it will announce PREPARING TO
SHOCK , and then automatically administer a shock without
requiring further action (fully automatic model).
Do not touch the victim while a shock is delivered.
Regardless of which model you have, continue to follow the
voice instructions.
Do not remove the pads or disconnect them from the defibrillator
until emergency medical personnel arrive. If the victim starts
moving, coughing, or breathing regularly, place the victim in the
recovery position (as instructed in CPR training) and keep him
or her as still as possible.