Applying the electrodes
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Connect the self-adhesive electrodes to the SavePadsConnect cable using electrode
clips. See also chapter 8.2.3
Plug the connector of the SavePads Connect cable into the socket of the device, which
is switched on. Make sure that the locking pin locks into place.
The message < Check electrodes > should no longer be displayed.
Note
To be able to unplug the electrode plug, you have to push on the top part of the
locking pin while at the same time pulling the plug out.
Note
Do not touch the floor, other objects, clothing or other parts of the body with the
exposed electrodes
–
this could remove the conducting layer of gel from the
electrodes.
WARNING
A reduced layer of gel could cause irritation or burns to the skin under the
electrodes during defibrillation!
Observe the brief instructions for use on the packaging of the self-adhesive
electrodes.
8.6
Checking the electrodes
CAUTION
The message <Check electrodes> can be issued by the device for several
reasons:
•
There is contact between the defibrillation electrodes or a
conductive gel connection.
•
Patient's body hair if, not properly removed, leads to poor
contact resistance.
•
Air pockets between skin and defibrillation electrodes cause a
bad contact.
•
Dried out electrodes.
•
Electrode plugs not plugged in
Remedy the cause of the fault.
Note
With the model SpO
2
, message < check electrodes > is supressed in the display.
