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INTERNAL PADDLES INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Caution
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Never short the paddle electrodes in any conditions other than function
check.
Using Internal Paddles
1. Make sure the preparation is finished as directed above.
2. Select energy by pressing the [
Energy Select
] key on the equipment’s front
panel.
3. Place the conductive surface of paddle electrodes against the patient’s right
atrium and left ventricle, as shown in the figure below.
4. Charge the defibrillator by pressing the [
Charge
] key on the front panel.
5. Make sure no one is touching the patient or anything connected to the patient.
6. Press the [
Shock
] key on the front panel.
Using internal paddles for synchronized cardioversion requires that the patient’
s ECG be acquired through a standard ECG cable. The patient’s ECG acquired
through the internal paddles may be unreliable for synchronized cardioversion
due to excessive noise or artifact causing inappropriate R-wave detection.
Insulating handle
Paddle electrode
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