
iv LIFEPAK 20 Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
3 Monitoring
Monitoring the ECG .....................................................................................................................3-2
ECG Monitoring Warning .....................................................................................................3-2
Selecting ECG Lead and Size..............................................................................................3-2
Adjusting the Systole Tone Volume .....................................................................................3-3
Monitoring ECG with Paddles Accessories ..........................................................................3-4
Monitoring with the Patient ECG Cable................................................................................3-5
Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring ............................................................................3-7
Monitoring SpO2..........................................................................................................................3-8
SpO2 Warnings and Cautions..............................................................................................3-8
When to Use a Pulse Oximeter ............................................................................................3-9
How a Pulse Oximeter Works.............................................................................................3-10
SpO2 Monitoring Considerations .......................................................................................3-10
SpO2 Monitoring Procedure...............................................................................................3-11
SpO2 Waveform.................................................................................................................3-11
SpO2 Volume .....................................................................................................................3-12
Sensitivity ...........................................................................................................................3-12
Averaging Time ..................................................................................................................3-12
Pulse Oximeter Sensors.....................................................................................................3-12
No Implied License.............................................................................................................3-12
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................3-12
Troubleshooting Tips for SpO2 ..........................................................................................3-13
Monitoring EtCO2 ......................................................................................................................3-14
EtCO2 Warnings and Cautions ..........................................................................................3-14
How Capnography Works ..................................................................................................3-15
EtCO2 Monitoring Waveform Analysis ...............................................................................3-15
EtCO2 Monitoring Procedure .............................................................................................3-16
CO2 Display .......................................................................................................................3-17
CO2 Alarms........................................................................................................................3-18
CO2 Detection....................................................................................................................3-18
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................3-18
Troubleshooting Tips for EtCO2 .........................................................................................3-19
4 Therapy
General Therapy Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................4-2
Therapy Electrode and Standard Paddle Placement...................................................................4-3
Anterior-lateral Placement ....................................................................................................4-3
Anterior-posterior Placement................................................................................................4-3
Special Placement Situations...............................................................................................4-4
Automated External Defibrillation ................................................................................................4-5
AED Warnings......................................................................................................................4-5
AED Setup............................................................................................................................4-5
AED Procedure ....................................................................................................................4-6
Special AED Setup Options ...............................................................................................4-10
Troubleshooting Tips for AED Mode ..................................................................................4-12
Switching from AED to Manual Mode.................................................................................4-13
Manual Defibrillation ..................................................................................................................4-14
Manual Defibrillation Warnings...........................................................................................4-14
Impedance..........................................................................................................................4-15
Defibrillation Procedure ......................................................................................................4-15
CPR Metronome.................................................................................................................4-16
Synchronized Cardioversion Procedure.............................................................................4-18
Remote Synchronization Procedure...................................................................................4-19
Pediatric Defibrillation................................................................................................................4-20
Pediatric Paddle Placement ...............................................................................................4-20
Defibrillation Procedure ......................................................................................................4-21
Troubleshooting Tips for Defibrillation and Synchronized Cardioversion...........................4-21