Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 158)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
QUIK-COMBO Therapy Electrodes
Connecting Therapy Electrodes
To connect QUIK-COMBO therapy electrodes to the QUIK-COMBO therapy cable:
1. Open the protective cover on the therapy cable connector (see Figure 6-2).
2. To insert the QUIK-COMBO electrode connector into the therapy cable connector, align the
arrows and press the connectors firmly together.
Figure 6-2 Connect QUIK-COMBO Electrodes to Therapy Cable
Replacing and Removing Therapy Electrodes
Replace adult QUIK-COMBO electrodes with new electrodes after one of the following occurs:
• 50 defibrillation shocks
• 24 hours on the patient’s skin
• 8 hours of continuous pacing
Replace pediatric QUIK-COMBO electrodes with new electrodes after one of the following occurs:
• 25 defibrillation shocks
• 24 hours on the patient’s skin
• 8 hours of continuous pacing
Table 6-1 QUIK-COMBO Electrodes
TYPE DESCRIPTION
QUIK-COMBO Electrodes, with 61 cm (2 ft) of lead wire, designed for patients
weighing 15 kg (33 lb) or more
QUIK-COMBO RTS Electrodes, providing a radio-transparent electrode and lead wire set,
designed for patients weighing 15 kg (33 lb) or more
QUIK-COMBO with
REDI-PAK™ preconnect
system Electrodes designed for patients weighing 15 kg (33 lb) or more and
that allow preconnection of the electrode set to the device while
maintaining electrode shelf life and integrity
Pediatric QUIK-COMBO RTS Electrodes designed for patients weighing 15 kg (33 lb) or less
Therapy cable
connector
QUIK-COMBO
electrode
connector