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Using Ares
Cardioversion
The cardioversion procedure will vary depending upon the brand of defibrillator that is being used.
However, the setup steps for the defibrillator will be the same as that described in the preceding
Setting Up the SymDefib section.
Pacing
Pacing can be achieved by selecting the appropriate intervention in the Interventions palette in the
Maestro software.
Connect the ECG leads to the posts on the manikin. This provides ECG signals for leads I – III. The
learner may choose to shock either synchronously or asynchronously to the ECG rhythm. The Pacing
Capture Threshold can be modified in the Maestro software.
The default threshold is set at 50 mA.
When the current exceeds the Pacing Capture Threshold set in Maestro, the learner begins to see the
effect of pacing on the ECG and Maestro logs the current being provided.
A standard transthoracic cardiac pacemaker can be connected to the simulator using the anterior
contacts. The simulator automatically detects and responds to pacing signals (from 20 mA to 200 mA,
in increments of 10).
Refer to the Maestro for Ares User Guide for further information.
Blood Pressure
Ares supports non-invasive blood pressure measurements, and systolic and diastolic readings can be
obtained and manipulated through the software.
Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
To manually adjust the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure:
1. From the Cardiovascular view, select the parameter of desired blood pressure.
2. Set the pressure by dragging the arrow up or down.
3. Select Accept to exit and save the changes. The switch is now orange, indicating a change
has been made.
4. To return to the programmed physiologic model, select the switch and turn the Override
switch to Modeled.
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