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3 Monitoring

Monitoring

LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 3-5

3 Apply the therapy electrodes or standard paddles in the anterior-lateral position.

For therapy electrodes, confirm that the package is sealed and the Use By date has not

passed. For standard paddles, apply conductive gel over the entire electrode surface.

4 Connect the disposable therapy electrodes to the therapy cable.

5 Select

PADDLES lead.

Monitoring with the Patient ECG Cable

There are two ECG cables available for ECG monitoring as shown in Figure 3-2: the 3-wire and

5-wire cables.

Connecting the Patient ECG Cable

Connect the cable by inserting the main cable connector into the green electrically isolated ECG

connector on the monitor.

Figure 3-2 3-wire and 5-wire ECG Cables

ECG Monitoring Procedure

1 Press ON.

2 Attach the ECG cable to the monitor.

3 Identify the appropriate electrode sites on the patient as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Electrode Placement for ECG monitoring

4 Prepare the patient’s skin for electrode application:

• Shave excessive hair at electrode site. Avoid locating electrodes over tendons and major

muscle masses.

• For oily skin, clean skin with an alcohol pad.

• Dry the site with a brisk rub.

5-Wire cable

3-Wire cable

AHA Labels IEC Labels

RA Right Arm R Right

LA Left Arm L Left

RL* Right Leg N Negative

LL Left Leg F Foot

C* Chest C Chest

*Note: Not used for 3-wire cable.

LA/LRA/R

LL/FRL/N

C/C