HP CodeMaster XL+ M1722A User Manual page 29

Defibrillating
Defibrillating a Patient
The clinician must select an appropriate energy level for the
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pediatric patient. There is no energy limit lockout for the
pediatric paddle set.
Defibrillating through External Adhesive Pads
The CodeMaster XL+ has an external pads adaptor that is optional. This adaptor
allows defibrillation through external adhesive pads.
External Pads have the following advantages.
• They allow "hands off" defibrillation.
• They provide good quality monitoring.
• You can perform synchronized cardioversion without using an ECG lead set, while
• If the optional pacer is installed, you can switch between the pacing and defibrilla-
The defibrillator will deliver defibrillator energy levels to an open
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pads set. The message
pads-to-patient contact. Check all patient connections if this
message appears. If possible, dry off the patient's chest prior to
applying the pads. Avoid spreading gel on the patient's body
surface. Excess moisture or pads gel between pads can form a
path between pads. This reduces defibrillation effectiveness and
can possibly burn the patient.
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monitoring through the pads.
tion modes of operation quickly.
Attach the pads adaptor cable (HP M1750A/B) to the paddle connector on the
front of the defibrillator.
Slide the paddle connector lock towards the front of the defibrillator to secure
the cable.
appears when there is a poor
PADS OFF
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