Pacing (Optional)
Using the Pacer
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14 Increase output (mA) by pressing until the beat is captured. Selecting
an alternate lead can help you to determine capture.
15 To set the lowest possible output level to capture, decrease the current by decre-
ments of 5 mA by pressing .
If the monitoring ECG lead falls off while pacing in Demand mode, the pacer will
stop delivering pulses and the messages PACER STOP and LEADS OFF will
appear. To resume pacing, reattach the lead and press . Pacing in Fixed
mode does not require leads to be attached for the pacer to deliver pulses.
If a pacing pad comes off during pacing, the pacer will stop delivering pulses and the
messages PACER STOP and PADS OFF will appear. To resume pacing, reattach
the pad and press .
HR meters and HR alarms function during pacing, but they can
be unreliable. The HR meter attempts to count QRS activity in
both Demand and Fixed pacing modes. Observe the patient
closely while pacing. Do not rely on HR alarms or the indicated
Heart Rate as a measure of the patient's health.
Defibrillation During Pacing
If the patient must be defibrillated during pacing, perform the following steps.
1 Set the desired energy level with Energy Select control.
2 Press . The defibrillator will automatically turn off the pacer and start
charging. The pacer status messages will be cleared and replaced with the
defibrillator Delivered Energy Display.
3 Wait for the Charge Done Indicators.
4 Call out "Clear!" to alert personnel to stand away from the patient.
5 Press and briefly hold both Shock buttons. The shock will be delivered through
the multifunction pads.
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