Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 161)

PADDLE ACCESSORY OPTIONS
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3. Examine paddle surfaces, handles, cables, and connectors for damage or signs of wear.
• Cables that show signs of wear such as loose cable connections, exposed wires, or cable
connector corrosion must be removed from use immediately.
• Paddles that have rough or pitted electrodes should be removed from use immediately.
Note: Standard paddles are not sterile or sterilizable. Do not autoclave, gas sterilize, immerse in
fluids, or clean with alcohol or solvents.
Testing Standard Paddles
Include inspecting and testing of the standard paddles as part of your defibrillator test routine.
Daily inspection and testing helps ensure that the standard paddles are in good operating
condition and are ready for use when needed. For more information about inspection and
testing, see the Operator’s Checklist in the back of this manual.
Pediatric Paddles
Pediatric paddles slide onto adult paddles (see Figure 6-5). Pediatric paddles should be used for
patients weighing less than 10 kg (22 lb) or for patients whose chest size cannot accommodate the
adult hard paddles.
Figure 6-5 Pediatric Paddles
Use the adult paddle controls for selecting energy and charging. Each pediatric paddle attachment
has a metal spring plate with a contact on it that transfers defibrillation energy from the adult
paddle electrode to the pediatric paddle. This solid cadmium-silver contact will not scratch the
adult paddle electrode.
Note: Inspect the spring plates and the contacts routinely to make sure that they are clean and
intact.
Attaching Pediatric Paddles
To attach the pediatric paddles:
1. Slide the paddles onto clean adult paddles, starting at the front of the adult paddle (see
Figure 6-6).
2. Slide the pediatric paddle until you feel the paddles lock in place.