ZOLL R Series Service Manual

9650-0904-01 Rev. N ZOLL R Series Operator’s Guide 3–1
Chapter 3
Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) Operation
WARNING! Use only One-Step Pediatric electrodes to defibrillate patients under 8 years of age in
AED mode. Use of adult electrodes with pediatric patients can result in the delivery of
excessive energy doses.
This chapter describes the recommended method of operation in AED Mode. The R Series unit
is configured to operate in compliance with the American Heart Association and European
Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Adult Basic Life Support and Use of Automated External
Defibrillators.
1,2
If your local protocol requires a different procedure, follow that protocol. (See
the R Series Configuration Guide for instructions on how to configure the R Series to operate
with other treatment protocols.)
This chapter also describes how to switch the AED unit to Manual mode (see “Switching to
Manual Mode Operation” on page 3-10).
ZOLL hands-free therapy electrodes are a defibrillation-protected Type BF patient
connection.
1. Circulation, 2005; 112; IU-19 — IU-34
2. Resuscitation (2005); 671S, S7-S23

ZOLL R Series Specifications

General

Defibrillator Type	Manual and AED
Pacing	Yes
ECG Monitoring	Yes
SpO2 Monitoring	Yes
FAST-SpO2	Yes
IP Rating	IP55
Defibrillator Waveform	Biphasic
Energy Levels	1-360 Joules
Display	LCD
Pacer Type	Demand
Pacer Rate	30-180 ppm
Pacer Output	0 – 140 mA
EtCO2 Monitoring	Optional
NIBP Monitoring	Optional
Temperature Monitoring	Optional
Printer	Integrated
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
CPR Feedback	Yes
Data Storage	Internal memory
Connectivity	USB