Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 50)

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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.
HR
QRS Volume
Anterior
Lateral
QUIK-COMBO Therapy Electrodes Standard Paddles
Sternum
Apex