Physio Control LIFEPAK 15, Operating Instructions Manual

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Monitoring the ECG
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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Adjusting the Systole Volume
To adjust the systole beep volume, use the
SPEED DIAL
to outline and select the
HR
area on the
Home Screen.
The following menu appears:
1. Press the
SPEED DIAL
to select
QRS
VOLUME .
2. Rotate the
SPEED DIAL
to the desired
volume.
3. Press the
SPEED DIAL
to set the volume.
Note: The volume is reset to OFF each time the device is turned off.
Monitoring Using Paddle Accessories
To monitor ECG using paddles, you can use either QUIK-COMBO therapy electrodes or
standard (hard) paddles. For more information about paddle accessories, see Paddle Accessory
Options (on page 149).
Anterior-Lateral Placement
Anterior-lateral placement is the only placement that should be used for ECG monitoring
using paddle accessories.
To place the therapy electrodes or paddles:
1. Place either the

therapy electrode or
APEX
paddle lateral to the patient's left nipple in
the midaxillary line, with the center of the electrode in the midaxillary line, if possible, as
shown in the following figure.
QUIK-COMBO Therapy Electrodes Standard Paddles
Figure 15 Anterior-Lateral Placement
2. Place the other therapy electrode or
STERNUM
paddle on the patient’s upper right torso,
lateral to the sternum and below the clavicle, as shown in the preceding figure.