Basic Orientation
2-2 LIFEPAK 20 Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION
The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor is an acute cardiac care response system used by authorized
healthcare providers in hospital and clinic settings.
The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor offers the following optional features:
• Semiautomatic defibrillator
• Noninvasive pacemaker
• Pulse oximeter
• Paddle accessories
• End-tidal CO2 monitor
• Data transmission
Note: These operating instructions include information and procedures related to all features of
the LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor and the CodeManagement Module for use with the
LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor. Your LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor may not have all of these
features. For more information, contact your Physio-Control representative or call the number listed
on the back cover of these operating instructions.
The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor is available only with the biphasic defibrillation waveform. For a
description of the defibrillation waveform, refer to Appendix A.
The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor uses QUIK-COMBO
™
pacing/defibrillation/ECG electrodes or
FAST-PATCH
®
disposable defibrillation/ECG electrodes for ECG monitoring and patient therapy. The
therapy cable connects the QUIK-COMBO or FAST-PATCH electrodes to the defibrillator. For more
information about QUIK-COMBO or FAST-PATCH electrodes, refer to Section 3 of these operating
instructions.
The standard paddle set is an accessory for the LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor and includes adult
and pediatric defibrillator (hard) paddles. The standard paddles can be used for QUIK-LOOK
®
ECG
monitoring, defibrillation, and synchronized cardioversion therapies. When using standard paddles, a
conductive interface designed for defibrillation, such as defibrillation gel or gel pads, must be used
between the paddle electrode surface and the skin.
The adult standard paddles can be used for any pediatric patient weighing approximately 10 kg (22 lb)
or more as long as the paddles fit completely on the chest and there is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) of space
between the paddle electrodes. Pediatric paddles should be used for patients weighing 10 kg (22 lb)
or less or those whose chests are too small to accommodate the adult paddles.
Optional internal paddles are also available.
For more information about using paddle accessories, refer to Section 5 of these operating
instructions.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING
After you have removed the LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor from the shipping container, make sure
you have all the required supplies and accessories including cables and ECG paper. Examine the
defibrillator and all accessories for any sign of damage that may have occurred during shipping. If
possible, save the shipping container and foam inserts in case you have to ship the defibrillator at a
later date.
If you purchased the CodeManagement Module, you will need to connect it to the LIFEPAK 20
defibrillator/monitor. Refer to the Installation Instructions provided with the CodeManagement Module
for more information.
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