Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 51)

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LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 3-5
©2006-2013 Physio-Control, Inc.
3 Apply the therapy electrodes or standard paddles in the anterior-lateral position.
For therapy electrodes, confirm that the package is sealed and the Use By date has not
passed. For standard paddles, apply conductive gel over the entire electrode surface.
4 Connect the disposable therapy electrodes to the therapy cable.
5 Select PADDLES lead.
Monitoring with the Patient ECG Cable
There are two ECG cables available for ECG monitoring as shown in Figure 3-2 : the 3-wire and
5-wire cables.
Connecting the Patient ECG Cable
Connect the cable by inserting the main cable connector into the green electrically isolated ECG
connector on the monitor.
Figure 3-2 3-wire and 5-wire ECG Cables
ECG Monitoring Procedure
1 Press ON .
2 Attach the ECG cable to the monitor.
3 Identify the appropriate electrode sites on the patient as shown in Figure 3-3 .
Figure 3-3 Electrode Placement for ECG monitoring
4 Prepare the patient’s skin for electrode application:
• Shave excessive hair at electrode site. Avoid locating electrodes over tendons and major
muscle masses.
• For oily skin, clean skin with an alcohol pad.
• Dry the site with a brisk rub.
5-Wire cable 3-Wire cable
AHA Labels IEC Labels
RA Right Arm R Right
LA Left Arm L Left
RL* Right Leg N Negative
LL Left Leg F Foot
C* Chest C Chest
*Note: Not used for 3-wire cable.
LA/L RA/R
LL/F RL/N
C/C