Zoll 1400 Operators Manual

General Information
SAFETY The ZOLL PD 1400 is a high energy device capable of delivering up to 360
CONSIDERATIONS joules. To completely deactivate the PD 1400, you must turn the selector
switch to the OFF position.
In order to disarm a charged defibrillator:
Turn the selector switch to MONITOR ON or PACER ON,
or
Change the defibrillator energy selected value,
or
If
using paddles, place them in
discharge buttons.
their holders and depress both
As a safety feature, the ZOLL PD 1400 will automatically discharge
internally if it has been left charged for more than 60 seconds.
WARNING Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to use by or on the order of a
physician.
Do not use the ZOLL PD 1400 in the presence of flammable agents
(such as gasoline) or anesthetics. Using the instrument near the site
of a gasoline spill may cause an explosion.
Do not discharge with paddles shorted together or in open air. Stand
clear of patient when defibrillating.
Do not discharge into multi-function electrodes that are not properly
placed on a patient.
Using the device near or within puddles of water is a shock hazard to
the operator, patient, and nearby personnel.
Internal pacemakers may cause the heart rate meter to count the
pacemaker rate during incidences of cardiac arrest or other arrhythmias.
Pacemaker patients should be carefully observed. Do not rely
solely on heart rate meters.