ZOLL Propaq MD Rev C - Manual (Page 188)

M ANUAL D EFIBRILLATION
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Determine the Patient’s Condition Following Local Medical Protocols
Verify the following:
• Unconsciousness
• Absence of breathing
• Absence of pulse
Begin CPR Following Local Medical Protocols
Request additional assistance.
Turn On Unit
Press the green power switch located on the top of the unit. The green, yellow, and red lights at
the top of the unit flash on and off, and the unit displays the message SELF TEST PASSED.
1 Select Energy Level
Press the Select Energy arrows up or down to select the desired energy level. These buttons are
located either on the front of the unit or on the STERNUM paddle.
Note: The initial defibrillator pad/external paddle energy selection can be set in Defib/Pacer
default settings in the Setup>Supervisor menu.
The following are the default energy selections:
• Adult - 120 joules
• Pediatric- 50 joules
• Neonate - 50 joules
Note: Neonatal and pediatric defibrillator energy levels should be selected based on site-
specific protocols.
The selected energy level is displayed at the bottom of the display screen.
Prepare Paddles
Ensure that the paddles are connected to the multi-function (MFC) or OneStep cable, and that
the cable is connected to the Propaq MD unit. Apply a liberal amount of electrolyte gel to the
electrode surface of each paddle, and rub the electrode surfaces together to evenly distribute the
applied gel. (You can substitute electrode gel patches for the gel.)
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