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Defibrillator mode
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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, mid-
clavicular line.
b) Electrode identified as “APEX”
positioned on the left sixth intercostal space,
midaxillary line.
ENSURE that the electrodes are away from each other. DO NOT apply paste
or gel to the thorax between the pads or the current may follow a superficial
route along the thorax wall and not reach the heart.
5 -
Check contact with the patient.
GOOD
BAD
The STERNUM pad has a patient contact indicator.
The indicator goes from BAD contact (red flashing LED) to GOOD contact (at least
one LED on).
Make sure to adjust the pressure and the pads' placement to optimize contact
with the patient, so that AT LEAST ONE GREEN LED remains on.
