©2007-2015 Physio-Control, Inc. LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions v
Chapter 1 Preface 9
Introduction..............................................................................................................................11
Intended Use............................................................................................................................11
Modes of Operation.................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Safety Information 13
Terms .......................................................................................................................................15
General Dangers and Warnings...............................................................................................15
Chapter 3 Basic Orientation 19
Front View ................................................................................................................................21
Back View ................................................................................................................................31
Batteries...................................................................................................................................33
Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................34
Alarms ......................................................................................................................................39
Options.....................................................................................................................................41
Events ......................................................................................................................................43
Chapter 4 Monitoring 45
Monitoring the ECG .................................................................................................................47
Acquiring a 12-Lead ECG........................................................................................................58
Monitoring SpO2, SpCO, and SpMet ......................................................................................68
Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure .................................................................................79
Monitoring ETCO2 ...................................................................................................................87
Monitoring Invasive Pressure ..................................................................................................94
Monitoring Continuous Temperature.....................................................................................103
Vital Sign and ST Segment Trends........................................................................................107
Chapter 5 Therapy 113
General Therapy Warnings and Cautions..............................................................................115
Therapy Electrode and Standard Paddle Placement ............................................................116
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) ................................................................................119
Manual Defibrillation ..............................................................................................................132
Synchronized Cardioversion Procedure................................................................................137
Noninvasive Pacing ...............................................................................................................141
Pediatric ECG Monitoring and Manual Mode Therapy Procedures......................................147
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