ZOLL X Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev H - Manual (Page 195)

Emergency Defibrillation Procedure with Paddles
9650-001355-01 Rev. H X Series Operator’s Guide 15–5
3 Deliver Shock
Warning! Warn all persons in attendance of the patient to STAND CLEAR prior to defibrillator
discharge.
Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment connected to the patient during
defibrillation. A severe shock can result. Do not allow exposed portions of the patient’s
body to come into contact with metal objects, such as a bed frame, as unwanted
pathways for defibrillation current may result.
Apply a force of 10 - 12 kilograms (22 - 26.4 pounds) to each paddle in order to minimize
patient impedance and achieve optimal results.
Using your thumbs, simultaneously press and hold both SHOCK buttons (one on each paddle)
until energy is delivered to the patient.
Note: The front panel SHOCK button ( ) is inactive when using external paddles. Pressing
this button instead of the paddle SHOCK buttons will produce an audible invalid
operation tone.
The delivered energy level is displayed at the bottom of the screen and the shock number (1)
displays at the top of the screen and in the Defib Control panel at the bottom of the screen.
Note: If at any time you want to cancel the defibrillation, press the Disarm quick access key.
If the defibrillator is not discharged within 60 seconds after reaching the selected
energy level, the unit automatically disarms itself.
If additional countershocks are needed, follow steps 1 through 3 of this procedure starting on
page 15-2, to readjust the energy settings, charge the unit, and deliver the shock.
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