Applying pedi •pad z ii (infant/child electrodes), Infant/child defibrillation electrodes – ZOLL AED Plus Rev V User Manual

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ZOLL AED PLUS Administrator’s Guide

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Applying pedi•padz II (Infant/Child Electrodes)

Prepare the victim before attaching the electrodes.

To prepare the victim:

1.

Remove all clothing covering the victim’s chest.

2.

Ensure the victim’s chest is dry.

To apply the electrodes:

1.

Tear open the electrode package and unfold the inner package to expose the electrodes. Place the

electrodes on the victim according to the graphics on the package (see Figure 6).

2.

Remove the round electrode from its backing material and place it on the victim’s chest (as shown

in Figure 6).

3.

Place your hand on the electrode edge and, using the other hand, gently roll the electrode onto the

victim’s chest, pushing any air out from beneath the electrode as you go.

4.

Roll the victim onto his/her chest, remove the square electrode from its backing and place it on

the victim’s back (as shown in Figure 6).

5.

Place your hand on the electrode’s edge and, using your other hand, roll the electrode onto the

victim’s skin, pushing any air out from beneath the electrode as you go.

6.

Roll the victim onto his/her back and follow the AED Plus prompts.

NOTE The pedi-padz II (infant/child electrodes) can also be used with ZOLL pacemaker products for up to one

hour of pacing (see the M Series Operator’s Guide for information about pacing).

Figure 6: Placement of pedi-padz II

Important!

This symbol indicates that an AED Plus unit is equipped for treating adult and pediatric victims.
An AED Plus unit without this symbol is not equipped to treat pediatric victims and will NOT
work with the pedi-padz II pediatric electrodes. To upgrade an AED Plus unit for use with ZOLL
pedi-padz II pediatric electrodes, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation or an authorized ZOLL
distributor for information on the ZOLL AED Plus Pediatric Upgrade Kit.

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