Preparing For Synchronized Cardioversion; Delivering A Synchronized Shock - Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B Instructions For Use Manual

Preparing for Synchronized Cardioversion

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Preparing for Synchronized Cardioversion
In preparation for synchronized cardioversion:
1. Apply multifunction defib electrode pads as directed on the package. Use
either the anterior-anterior or anterior-posterior placement, as appropriate.
2. Connect the pads to the patient cable. (See Figure 6-2.)
3. Apply monitoring electrodes, if desired. (See "Applying Monitoring Elec-
trodes" on page 4-2.)
4. If needed, insert a Data Card (as described in "Using a Data Card" on 2-
11).
5. Press On.
6. Enable Manual Mode. (See "Enabling Manual Mode" on page 6-2.)
7. Use to select the best lead that displays a large QRS complex. (See
"Selecting the Lead" on page 4-5.)

Delivering a Synchronized Shock

To perform synchronized cardioversion:
1. Press Sync to enable Sync Mode. The green LED next to
lights up and the message
2. Use the gain control,
appears only once with each R-wave.
3. If necessary, change the energy setting (the default setting is 150 joules),
by pressing
The choices are 5, 10, 25, 50, 70, 100, 150, or 200 joules.
4. Press . Wait until the current charge has reached the energy level
selected and you hear a continuous charge done tone.
appears on the display.
, to adjust the ECG size so that the marker dot
repeatedly until the desired energy level is displayed.
Performing Synchronized Cardioversion
Sync