Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 142)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Synchronized Cardioversion Procedure
7. Prepare the patient’s skin and apply therapy electrodes to the patient in the anterior-lateral
position. (See "Therapy Electrode and Standard Paddle Placement" on page 5-4.) If using
standard paddles, apply conductive gel to the paddles and place paddles on the patient’s chest.
8. Press ENERGY SELECT or rotate the SPEED DIAL to select the desired energy. On the standard (hard)
paddles, rotate the ENERGY SELECT dial.
9. Press CHARGE . While the defibrillator is charging, a charging bar appears and a ramping tone
sounds, indicating the charging energy level. When the defibrillator is fully charged, the screen
displays available energy.
10.Make certain all personnel, including the operator, stand clear of the patient, bed, stretcher,
and any equipment connected to the patient.
11.Confirm ECG rhythm. Confirm available energy.
12.Press and hold the (shock) button on the defibrillator until the ENERGY DELIVERED message
appears on the screen. For standard paddles, press and hold both (shock) buttons on the
paddles simultaneously until the ENERGY DELIVERED message appears on the screen. Release
buttons. For safety reasons, the (shock) button on the defibrillator front panel is disabled
when using standard paddles.
Note: To disarm (cancel a charge), press the SPEED DIAL . The defibrillator disarms automatically
if shock buttons are not pressed within 60 seconds, or if you change the energy selection after
charging begins.
13.Observe patient and ECG rhythm. Repeat procedure starting from Step 4, if necessary.