ZOLL Propaq MD Rev A - Manual (Page 167)

Emergency Defibrillation Procedure with Hands-Free Therapy Electrodes
9650-0805-01 Rev. A Propaq MD Operator’s Guide 14–5
Note: The front panel Shock button ( ) is inactive when using external paddles. Pressing
this button instead of the paddle SHOCK buttons will produce an audible invalid
operation tone.
The delivered energy level is displayed at the bottom of the screen and the shock number (1)
displays at the top of the screen and in the Defib Control panel at the bottom of the screen.
Note: If at any time you want to cancel the defibrillation, press the Disarm quick access key.
If the defibrillator is not discharged within 60 seconds after reaching the selected
energy level, the unit automatically disarms itself.
If additional countershocks are needed, follow steps 1 through 3 of this procedure starting on
page 14-2, to readjust the energy settings, charge the unit, and deliver the shock.
Emergency Defibrillation Procedure with Hands-Free
Therapy Electrodes
Determine the Patient’s Condition Following Local Medical Protocols
Verify:
• Unconsciousness
• Absence of breathing
• Absence of pulse
1
ZOLL hands-free therapy electrodes are a defibrillation-protected Type BF patient
connection.
ECG leads are a defibrillation-protected Type CF patient connection.