Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 User Manual

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions

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CONTENTS

1 Preface

Introduction ...................................................................................................................1-3

Intended Use..................................................................................................................1-4

Modes of Operation .........................................................................................................1-5

2 Safety Information

Terms ............................................................................................................................2-3

General Dangers and Warnings .........................................................................................2-3

3 Basic Orientation

Front View ......................................................................................................................3-3

Back View ....................................................................................................................3-13

Batteries ......................................................................................................................3-15

Home Screen................................................................................................................3-17

Alarms .........................................................................................................................3-21

Options ........................................................................................................................3-23

Events..........................................................................................................................3-25

4 Monitoring

Monitoring the ECG .........................................................................................................4-3

Acquiring a 12-Lead ECG ..............................................................................................4-15

Monitoring SpO2, SpCO, and SpMet ...............................................................................4-25

Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure ...........................................................................4-37

Monitoring ETCO2.........................................................................................................4-45

Monitoring Invasive Pressure ..........................................................................................4-54

Monitoring Continuous Temperature................................................................................4-61

Vital Sign and ST Segment Trends ..................................................................................4-66

5 Therapy

General Therapy Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................5-3

Therapy Electrode and Standard Paddle Placement ............................................................5-4

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) ............................................................................5-7

Manual Defibrillation .....................................................................................................5-22

Synchronized Cardioversion Procedure ............................................................................5-27

Noninvasive Pacing .......................................................................................................5-32

Pediatric ECG Monitoring and Manual Mode Therapy Procedures .......................................5-39

6 Paddle Accessory Options

QUIK-COMBO Therapy Electrodes ....................................................................................6-3

Standard Paddles............................................................................................................6-6

Sterilizable Internal Defibrillation Paddles .......................................................................6-10