ZOLL X Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev H - Manual (Page 212)

C HAPTER 17 A DVISORY /CPR P ROTOCOL D EFIBRILLATION
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WARNING! Use only pediatric electrodes to defibrillate patients under 8 years of age in Advisory/
CPR Protocol mode, and make sure the patient mode is set to pediatric. Use of adult
electrodes or adult mode with pediatric patients can result in the delivery of excessive
energy doses.
Advisory/CPR Protocol Defibrillation Procedure
Determine the Patient’s Condition Following Local Medical Protocols
Verify:
• Unconsciousness.
• Absence of breathing.
• Absence of pulse.
Begin CPR Following Local Medical Protocols
Request additional assistance.
Prepare Patient
Remove all clothing covering the patient’s chest. Dry chest if necessary. If the patient has
excessive chest hair, clip or shave it to ensure proper adhesion of the electrodes.
Attach hands-free therapy electrodes according to instructions on the electrode packaging and
as described in “Therapy Electrode Application” on page 15-6.
Ensure that the electrodes are making good contact with the patient’s skin and are not covering
any part of the ECG electrodes.
If therapy electrodes are not making good contact with the patient’s skin, the unit issues the
message CHECK PADS and does not allow delivery of energy.