ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 65)

Autoclavable External Paddles
9650-0904-01 Rev. K ZOLL R Series Operator’s Guide 4–5
After charging to the selected energy, the charge indicator on the apex paddle lights. A
distinctive charge ready tone sounds, and the message DEFIB XXXJ READY is displayed. The
defibrillator is now ready to discharge.
3 Deliver Shock
WARNING! Warn all persons in attendance of the patient to STAND CLEAR prior to defibrillator
discharge.
Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment connected to the patient during
defibrillation. A severe shock can result. Do not allow exposed portions of the patient’s
body to come into contact with metal objects, such as a bed frame, as unwanted
pathways for defibrillation current may result.
Apply a force of 10 - 12 kilograms (22 - 26.4 pounds) to each paddle in order to minimize
patient impedance and achieve optimal results.
Using your thumbs, simultaneously press and hold both SHOCK buttons (one on each paddle)
until energy is delivered to the patient.
Caution Use only thumbs to depress the SHOCK buttons. Failure to do so could result in the inadvertent
depression of the ENERGY SELECT buttons, causing the defibrillator to disarm itself.
Once the energy is delivered, the display simultaneously shows XXXJ DELIVERED and DEFIB
XXXJ SEL. After approximately 5 seconds, the XXXJ DELIVERED message disappears, and
the DEFIB XXXJ SEL. message remains to indicate the selected energy level.
Note: If the defibrillator is not discharged within 60 or 120 seconds (user configurable) after
reaching the selected energy level, the unit automatically disarms itself.
During the 10 seconds prior to disarming, the charge ready tone beeps intermittently. The
charge ready tone then stops, the charge indicator light goes off, and the monitor message
changes to DEFIB XXXJ SEL. Press the CHARGE button to recharge the unit.
Autoclavable External Paddles
ZOLL Autoclavable External Paddles are available for use with manually operated ZOLL
defibrillators when sterile conditions must be maintained during defibrillation.