Zoll 1400 Operators Manual

Chapter 4
WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock to the operator, do not allow electrolyte gel
to accumulate on hands or paddle handles.
Rub the electrode surfaces together to evenly distribute the applied gel.
CHANGE DEFIB ENERGY LEVEL
To change the pre-selected defib energy level
(ZOOJ) use either pair of up-down arrow buttons.
One pair is located on the front panel, the other
pair is located on the sternum paddle. The
selected energy level is displayed digitally as
“DEFIB XXX J SEL.” on the monitor.
APPLY PADDLES TO CHEST
Apply the paddles firmly to the anterior wall of
the chest. The sternum paddle should be/placed
to the right (patient’s right) of the sternum, just
below the clavicle. The apex paddle should be
placed on the chest wall, just below and to the
left of the patient’s left nipple, along the anterioraxillary
line.
If external pacing electrodes are applied, it is not
necessary to remove them. Simply ensure that
the paddles contact skin and are not covering
any part of any other electrodes. There should
be ample room for the apex paddle.
Rub the paddles against the skin to maximize the paddle-to-patient contact
WARNING Do not permit gel to accumulate between the paddle electrodes on the chest
wall. This could cause burns and reduce the amount of energy delivered to
the heart.
The paddles may be used for ECG monitoring. Use of paddles for ECG monitoring
is intended for emergency situations when time does not allow connection of