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Z-BAR™ INDICATOR
The Z-Bar provides a relative visual graphical indicator of the total transthoracic impedance between the two defibrillation
pads or paddles. The Z-Bar is used in the assessment of:
•
Adequate Pad, Paddle , or Spoon placement
•
Pad or Paddle quality and integrity
•
Pad or Paddle adhesion to the patient’s skin
• Pad or Paddle connection to the Responder 2000
• Provides for quick assessment between OFF and SHORTED
Z-BAR FOR PADS AND PADDLES
SECTION MEASURED
IMPEDANCE
RANGE (OHMS)
DESCRIPTION COLOR
FILL
1 0-24
Ω
Lower Limit – Non-operational range
Red
2 25-35
Ω
Lower marginal operating range. Indicates
potential degradation in quality or position
Yellow
3 36-135
Ω
Normal operating range
Green
4 136-200
Ω
(for pads)
>136
Ω
(for paddles)
Upper marginal operating range. Indicates
potential degradation in quality or position
Yellow
5 >201
Ω
(for pads)
Upper Limit– Non-operational range
Red
Z-BAR FOR SPOONS
SECTION MEASURED
IMPEDANCE
RANGE (OHMS)
DESCRIPTION COLOR
FILL
1 0-9
Ω
Lower Limit – Non-operational range
Red
2 10-15
Ω
Lower marginal operating range. Indicates
potential degradation in quality or position
Yellow
3 16-75
Ω
Normal operating range
Green
4
76-200
Upper marginal operating range. Indicates
potential degradation in quality or position
Yellow
5 >201
Ω
Upper Limit– Non-operational range
Red
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