Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 118)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Therapy Electrode and Standard Paddle Placement
Therapy Electrode and Standard Paddle
Placement
The following paragraphs describe therapy electrode and standard paddle skin preparation and
placement, including special placement situations.
Patient Skin Preparation
Prepare the patient’s skin:
• Remove all clothing from the patient’s chest.
• Remove excessive chest hair as much as possible. Avoid nicking or cutting the skin if using a
shaver or razor. If possible, avoid placing electrodes over broken skin.
• Clean and dry the skin, if necessary. Remove any ointment on the patient’s chest.
POSSIBLE SKIN BURNS
Electrodes and cables that are not specified for use with the LIFEPAK 15 defibrillator
may malfunction and cause skin burns. Use only the electrodes and cables that are
specified for use with the LIFEPAK 15 defibrillator.
DEVICE PERFORMANCE HAZARD
POSSIBLE DEFIBRILLATOR SHUTDOWN
The large current draw required for defibrillator charging may cause the defibrillator to
reach a shutdown voltage level with no low battery indication. If the defibrillator shuts
down without warning or if a replace battery warning occurs, immediately replace the
battery with another fully charged battery.
POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE WITH IMPLANTED ELECTRICAL DEVICE
Defibrillation may cause implanted devices to malfunction. Place standard paddles or
therapy electrodes away from implanted devices if possible. Check implanted device
function after defibrillation.
CAUTION
POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Prior to using this defibrillator, disconnect from the patient all equipment that is not
defibrillator-protected.
WARNINGS (CONTINUED)