ZOLL X Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev H - Manual (Page 192)

C HAPTER 15 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 Energy Select 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 energy selections listed for
Shock 1, Shock 2, and Shock 3 are used only when Basic Auto Energy Escalation is
enabled. Otherwise, the values set in Defib/Pacer > Default Settings are used.
The default energy selections for adult patients are:
Shock 1 - 120 joules
Shock 2 - 150 joules
Shock 3 - 200 joules
The default energy selections for pediatric patients are:
Shock 1 - 50 joules
Shock 2 - 70 joules
Shock 3 - 85 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.
SHOCK
1 2 3
or