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Contents
Defibrillating in AED Mode
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
Defibrillation (with the default configuration) ............................................................... 3-3
Defibrillation (with a modified configuration) ............................................................... 3-4
Preparation ............................................................................................................................ 3-5
Defibrillating ......................................................................................................................... 3-6
Automatic Re-analysis On ...................................................................................... 3-11
Automatic Re-analysis Off ..................................................................................... 3-11
Pausing for CPR ................................................................................................................. 3-12
Monitoring Rhythm ............................................................................................................ 3-14
ERC Protocol ...................................................................................................................... 3-16
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 3-18
Monitoring the ECG
Applying Monitoring Electrodes .......................................................................................... 4-2
Electrode Placement ....................................................................................................... 4-3
Selecting the Lead ................................................................................................................. 4-5
Setting the Heart Rate Alarm ................................................................................................ 4-6
Disabling the HR Alarm ....................................................................................................... 4-7
Adjusting the ECG Size ........................................................................................................ 4-7
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 4-7
Monitoring SpO2
Understanding Pulse Oximetry ............................................................................................. 5-2
Selecting a Sensor ................................................................................................................. 5-3
Reusable Sensors ............................................................................................................ 5-4
Disposable Sensors ......................................................................................................... 5-4
Semi-disposable Sensors ................................................................................................. 5-4
Applying the Sensor .............................................................................................................. 5-5
Connecting the Sensor Cable ................................................................................................ 5-6
Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 5-7
Setting Alarms ...................................................................................................................... 5-8
Responding to an Alarm ....................................................................................................... 5-8