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Rescue Life - User Manual Rev. 3.1
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PACEMAKER (OPTIONAL)
ABOUT NON INVASIVE PACEMAKER
A non-invasive pacemaker is a device that delivers an electrical stimulus to the heart,
causing cardiac depolarization and myocardial contraction. The energy is delivered
through large adhesive disposable electrodes placed on the chest. In addition to
noninvasive pacing, other supportive measures may be necessary.
Among other factors, it is recognized that successful pacing of a patient depends to the
length of time between the onset of a dysrhythmia and the initiation of pacing. Rapid
pacing and prompt follow-up care are essential. The physiologic state of the patient may
affect the probability of successful pacing or of skeletal muscle activity. The failure to
successfully pace a patient is not a reliable indicator of pacemaker performance. In the
same way, th
e patient’s muscular response to pacing is not a reliable indicator of energy
delivered.
Indications
Non-invasive pacing is indicated for symptomatic bradycardia in patients with a pulse.
Contraindications
Non-invasive pacing is contraindicated for the treatment of ventricular fibrillation and
asystole.
On the operational screen, pressing the F3 key (PACER) the RESCUE LIFE will open the
pacemaker mode and will display the pacemaker menu.
IF THE PADDLES ARE NOT ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT THE MACHINE WILL NOT ENTER THE
PACEMAKER MODE.
THE ECG TRACE WILL BE DISPLAYED AND THE DEMAND MODE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IF THE PATIENT
CABLE IS CONNECTED (THE PADDLES ARE USED FOR PACING SO THEY CANNOT ACQUIRE THE
ECG TRACE).