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Rescue Life - User Manual Rev. 3.1
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HOW TO PREPARE THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT
Apply the pads as shown in the picture. In the case of use of disposable plates. Open
the package by tearing along the dotted line near the end of the pack. Remove the pads
from the package and follow the directions and the schema for the correct placement
of defibrillation electrodes placed on the packaging of the defibrillation electrodes and
on the electrodes. Remove the protective coating from each electrode before placing
them. Remove the coating only when the electrode is ready to be applied. Put the
electrodes with the adhesive side of the patient's skin. Place the electrodes as shown in
the diagram. The placement of pediatric electrodes in children under the age of 8 years
is different from that of adults or children older than 8 years.
The device must be used with the attenuated defibrillation electrodes for children, if the
patient is an infant or a child under the age of 8 years or weight less than 25kg (55
lbs). Do not delay the procedure to define the exact weight or age.
Follow the instructions in the figure shown here:
Children under 8 years old:
Place one pad in the center of the chest and one pad on
the back as shown.
