Manual

4-6

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions

Monitoring the ECG

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:

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 Chapter 6, "Paddle Accessory

Options."

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 (see

Figure 4-1).

Figure 4-1 Anterior-Lateral Placement

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.

QRS Volume

Lateral

QUIK-COMBO Therapy Electrodes

Standard Paddles

Sternum

Apex