ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 50)

C HAPTER 3 A UTOMATED E XTERNAL D EFIBRILLATOR (AED) O PERATION
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The R Series defibrillator is capable of analyzing a patient’s ECG rhythm in two different ways.
The first mode of analyzing is automatic; the other mode of analyzing is user activated analysis
and is initiated by pressing the ANALYZE softkey.
Automatic and user activated analysis of a patient’s ECG can be performed only when:
• Hands-free therapy electrodes are connected, and making good contact with the patient.
• Mode Selector is turned to ON.
This analysis normally consists of three consecutive 3-second ECG rhythm analyses. If at least
two of the three analyses determine that the patient has a shockable rhythm, the unit
automatically charges to the preconfigured energy level and prompts the operator to shock the
patient. If two or more of the three 3-second ECG analyses do not detect a shockable rhythm,
the unit alerts the operator that no shock is advised.
If the shock button is pressed and a shock is successfully delivered, the shock count increments
by one and is displayed on the screen.
AED Operation
Determine Patient Condition Following Medical Protocols
Verify:
• Unconsciousness.
• Absence of breathing.
• Absence of pulse.
Begin CPR Following Medical Protocols
Request additional assistance.
Prepare Patient
Remove all clothing covering the patient’s chest. Dry chest if necessary. If the patient has
excessive chest hair, clip or shave it to ensure proper adhesion of the electrodes.
Attach hands-free therapy electrodes according to instructions on the electrode packaging.
Ensure that the electrodes are making good contact with the patient’s skin and are not covering
any part of the ECG electrodes.