ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev J - Manual (Page 376)

C HAPTER 1 G ENERAL I NFORMATION
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Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Within text, the names and labels for physical buttons and softkeys appear in boldface type (for
example, “Press the SHOCK button or the Code Marker softkey”).
This guide uses uppercase italics for audible prompts and for text messages displayed on the
screen (for example, CHECK PATIENT).
WARNING! Warning statements alert you to conditions or actions that can result in personal injury
or death.
Caution Caution statements alert you to conditions or actions that can result in damage to the unit.
Defibrillator Function
The R Series product contains a direct current (DC) defibrillator capable of delivering up to 200
joules. It may be used in synchronized mode to perform synchronized cardioversion using the
patient’s R-wave as a timing reference. The unit uses paddles or disposable, pregelled
electrodes for defibrillation.
Intended Use — Manual Operation
Use of the R Series products in the manual mode for defibrillation is indicated on victims of
cardiac arrest where there is apparent lack of circulation as indicated by:
• Unconsciousness.
• Absence of breathing.
• Absence of pulse.
This product should be used only by qualified medical personnel for converting ventricular
fibrillation and rapid ventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm or other cardiac rhythms capable
of producing hemodynamically significant heart beats.
Maximum energy.
Test port.
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