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Appendix
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Shock Release Synchronisation
Manual defibrillation and cardioversion are automatically performed
synchronously. If no R-waves are detected in the ECG (e.g. in case of
fibrillation), a shock will immediately be delivered asynchronously when the
shock button is pressed (shock release).
Further information regarding manual defibrillation and cardioversion can be
found in chapter 5.4 Manual Defibrillation and Cardioversion, page 74.
Warning
A cardioversion may lead to fibrillation or asystole. When performing a
cardioversion,mind the following:
• The ECG has to be stable with a heart rate of at least 60/min.
• The synchronisation status has to remain constantly on SYNC.
• The QRS marks (triangles) have to mark each QRS complex.
• The shock release has to be effected according to valid guidelines.
• If the shock release does not take place one second after pressing
the buttons at the shock paddles or the Shock key at the monitoring
unit, the shock will be released independent of the synchronisation
Protective Function of the Safety Shock Paddles
Every safety shock paddle possesses a protective electrode between the
handle and the application electrode surface. The protective electrodes of both
shock paddles are connected to one another inside corpuls
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during defibrillation with wet or dirty shock paddles, no dangerous current can
flow from one electrode over the body of the user to another electrode, since
this current is diverted by the protective electrodes.
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