ZOLL M Series Defibrillator Rev YH - Manual (Page 56)

M S ERIES O PERATOR ’ S G UIDE
8-4
Asynchronous Pacing
If ECG electrodes are not available or there is some
circumstance that prevents or interferes with the surface
ECG, it may be necessary to operate the pacemaker
asynchronously.
Asynchronous pacing should only be performed in
emergency situations when there are no other
alternatives.
To pace asynchronously:
Press the “Async Pacing On/Off” Softkey.
The display will show “ASYNC PACE” to indicate that
asynchronous pacing has been activated. The
annotation “ASYNC PACE” will be printed on the
stripchart when activated by the RECORDER button.
This annotation is also printed on the corresponding
summary report. To return to demand pacing, press the
ASYNC ON/OFF softkey again and the display will return
to “PACE”.
Pace stimuli will also be delivered asynchronously
whenever there is an ECG LEAD OFF condition. You
should be aware that there will be no ECG activity on the
display when pacing by this method, and other means of
determining capture such as checking the patient’s pulse
will be necessary. When asynchronously pacing with an
ECG LEAD OFF condition, the rate and mA should be
set at the known capture level or high enough (100mA)
to presume capture.
Pediatric Pacing
Noninvasive pacing of pediatric patients is done in an
identical manner to adult pacing. Smaller size pediatric
MFE Pads are available for patients weighing less than
33 lbs/15 kg. Continuous pacing of neonates can cause
skin burns. If it is necessary to pace for more than 30
minutes, periodic inspection of the underlying skin is
strongly advised. Carefully follow all instructions
provided on electrode package.
Troubleshooting
If your M Series unit does not function as expected, see
the Pacer Troubleshooting section starting on page B-4.
ASYNC PACE
ID# Param
00:01
Alarms
Async
Pacing
On/Off
50 mA 70 PPM