Preparing for Pacing 7 Noninvasive Pacing
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Preparing for Pacing
To prep are for pacing:
1 If not pre-connected, connect the pads cable to the HeartStart MRx by aligning the white pointer
on the pads cable with the white arrow on the green Therapy port. Then push until you hear it
click into place. See Figure 52.
Figure 52 Pads Cable Connection
2 Make sure the multifunction electrode pads packaging is intact and within the expiration date
shown.
3 Connect the pads connector to the pads cable. See Figure 53.
Figure 53 Pads Connector
4 Apply the pads to the patient as directed on the pads packaging or according to your organization’s
protocol. Prepare the patient’s skin prior to applying the pads. Skin is a poor conductor of
electricity, so skin preparation is important in achieving good contact.
– If necessary, clip hair at the electrode sites (or shave sites if needed).
– Clean and abrade the skin at the electrode site.
– Dry the electrode sites briskly to increase capillary blood flow in the tissues and to remove oil
and skin cells.
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