ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 9)

9650-0904-01 Rev. K ZOLL R Series Operator’s Guide 1–1
Chapter 1
General Information
Product Description
The ZOLL
®
R Series
®
products combine a defibrillator, ECG display, advanced monitoring
capabilities, and Noninvasive Transcutaneous Pacing (NTP) with communication, data printing
and recording capabilities in a single lightweight portable instrument. The unit has been
designed for all resuscitation situations and its small, compact, lightweight design makes it
ideal for accompanying patients during transport. The product is powered by AC mains and an
easily replaced battery pack that is quickly recharged in the device when it is connected to AC
mains. In addition, the unit’s battery may be recharged and tested using a ZOLL SurePower™
Battery Charger.
The product is designed for use in the hospital. All of its ruggedized features add to its
durability in hospital applications.
The R Series is a versatile external defibrillator. The device powers up in AED mode
automatically. Depending on local protocols, the device may start prompting the operator to
PERFORM CPR or the device may start analyzing ECG automatically, prompt the operator to
STAND CLEAR, charge the defibrillator (if appropriate), and prompt the operator to PRESS
SHOCK in between periods of CPR. The device can be switched to Manual mode after power
The R Series comes in both R Series Plus and R Series BLS models. This guide
documents all the features that are available in both models. Both models can also have
the additional optional features of Pacing and SpO
2
.
The BLS model does not contain all of the functions that are included in the Plus
model. The features that only apply to the Plus model are documented as R Series Plus
Only within the manual, and optional features are documented as Optional.
Refer to the table on page 1-3 for a listing of features that are available in the R Series
defibrillator models.