
Manual mode (MAN Mode)
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CAUTION
Before defibrillation, the contact surfaces of the paddles must be coated
with sufficient defibrillation gel to prevent skin burns.
After performing defibrillation, you must examine the ECG again for shockable heart rhythms
and if necessary, trigger further defibrillation(s) (or carry out further reanimation procedures).
Note
If the wrong energy level has been selected and the shock already charged, the
fault can be corrected by pressing the new energy level. The device automatically
adjusts the charge to the level selected.
Alternatively, you can trigger internal discharge by pressing the charge button on the
membrane keyboard again. An internal safety discharge is performed. Then select the correct
energy level and press the charge button again.
CAUTION
When the message < Charge battery > appears for the first time, the
device still has enough energy for at least 3 discharges at maximum
power. The power module should be replaced immediately once this
message appears.
10.2
SYNC and ASYNC mode
If the medical emergency requires cardioversion (operation of the defibrillator in synchronous
mode), this mode must be consciously selected by pressing the SYNC button. The defibrillator
must be returned to manual mode before you can switch to SYNC mode. Then, SYNC mode
can be activated by pressing the SYNC button. Synchronous operation mode is indicated on
the ECG monitor with "SYNC".
Note
Synchronous mode is possible in manual mode only.
It is recommended to carry out the operation via defibrillation self-adhesive electrodes so as to
ensure synchronisation in R-wave synchronised shock (synchronisation). This largely excludes
movement artefacts. However, synchronisation is also possible via the paddles. To do this, the
ECG must be recorded via the paddles, as far as possible without movement artefacts, in
order to ensure undistorted synchronisation. It is vital to ensure that the energy is applied
using the same method used to record the ECG.
After synchronised energy transfer (cardioversion), the equipment switches back to
asynchronous mode.