ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev K Operators Guide - Manual (Page 49)

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Chapter 3
Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) Operation
WARNING! Use only One-Step Pediatric electrodes to defibrillate patients under 8 years of age in
AED mode. Use of adult electrodes with pediatric patients can result in the delivery of
excessive energy doses.
This chapter describes the recommended method of operation in AED Mode. The R Series unit
is configured to operate in compliance with the American Heart Association and European
Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Adult Basic Life Support and Use of Automated External
Defibrillators.
1,2
If your local protocol requires a different procedure, follow that protocol. (See
the R Series Configuration Guide for instructions on how to configure the R Series to operate
with other treatment protocols.)
This chapter also describes how to switch the AED unit to Manual mode (see “Switching to
Manual Mode Operation” on page 3-10).
ZOLL hands-free therapy electrodes are a defibrillation-protected Type BF patient
connection.
1. Circulation, 2005; 112; IU-19 — IU-34
2. Resuscitation (2005); 671S, S7-S23