ZOLL X Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev H - Manual (Page 20)

C HAPTER 1 G ENERAL I NFORMATION
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When the pediatric patient is less than 8 years of age or weighs less than 55 lbs. (25 kg.), use
ZOLL Pedi-padz
®
pediatric defibrillation electrodes. Do not delay therapy to determine the
patient’s exact age or weight. AED mode and ALS rescue protocol are not intended for use on
neonatal patients.
Manual Defibrillation
Use of the X Series in the manual mode for external and internal defibrillation is indicated on
victims of cardiac arrest where there is apparent lack of circulation as indicated by:
• Unconsciousness.
• Absence of breathing.
• Absence of pulse.
This product should be used only by qualified medical personnel for converting ventricular
fibrillation and rapid ventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm or other cardiac rhythms capable
of producing hemodynamically significant heart beats.
The unit can also be used for synchronized cardioversion of certain atrial or ventricular
arrhythmias. Qualified medical personnel must decide when synchronized cardioversion is
appropriate.
The patient population will range from newborn (neonate) to adult.
Semiautomatic Operation (AED)
X Series products are designed for use by emergency care personnel who have completed
training and certification requirements applicable to the use of a defibrillator where the device
operator controls delivery of shocks to the patient.
They are specifically designed for use in early defibrillation programs where the delivery of a
defibrillator shock during resuscitation involving CPR, transportation, and definitive care are
incorporated into a medically-approved patient care protocol.
Use of the X Series in the Semiautomatic mode for defibrillation is indicated on victims of
cardiac arrest where there is apparent lack of circulation as indicated by:
• Unconsciousness.
• Absence of breathing.
• Absence of pulse.
Pediatric Patient Subpopulation Approximate Age Range
Newborn (neonate) Birth to 1 month of age.
Infant 1 month to 2 years of age.
Child 2 to 12 years of age.
Adolescent 12 to 21 years of age.