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Defibrillation 5
User guide Manual Defibrillation Using Pads 5.3
Art. no.: 0-48-0227 Rev.: g
DEFIGARD/PHYSIOGARD Touch 7
5.3.3 Checking the electrodes
If the resistance between the skin and the electrodes is too high, the message
“CONNECT THE ELECTRODES” (AED mode) or (Manual mode) is
issued.
Proceed as follows:
1. Alternately press the electrodes/pads down firmly and check when the message
disappears. Carefully press that pad onto the patient's skin once again.
If the message does not disappear,
2. remove both defibrillation electrodes
3. wipe rests of contact agent off with a cloth
4. shave both application areas to remove the uppermost layer of skin
5. apply new defibrillation pads to these points.
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