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Defibrillation operation
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External pads use
1 -
Check if the pads are connected to the Apolus. If they are not, connect the
defibrillation cable to the pads socket located on the equipment’s side (as show in
the image below). Turn the screw all the way.
2 -
Take both pads from their base pulling them up and out.
3 -
Apply the conductive material to the pads’ electrodes.
4 -
Place pads as shown in the image below:
A - Sternum.
B - Apex.
The electrodes must be placed in a position which will maximize the current that
passes through the myocardium. The standard position is
A. Electrode identified as “STERNUM”
on the right second intercostal space,
midclavicular line.
B. Electrode identified as “APEX”
positioned on the left sixth intercostal space,
midaxillary line.
