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USER GUIDE
8 | Introduction
Electrical Therapy
WARNING: Defibrillation is only allowed on the large sternum and
apex sites. NEVER deliver a shock to ECG electrode targets on the
shoulders or waist. Doing so will not create a fire hazard, nor is there a
risk of shock to the provider, but internal damage in the simulator may
result. This situation is considered improper use and is NOT covered
by the simulator warranty. The system will require repair.
· Always treat the simulator as a real patient.
ECG and Electrical Therapy Cheklist and Warnings
· Only deliver electrical therapy when the simulator is fully assembled, dry, and undamaged.
· Make sure the defibrillation patches on the simulator are in good condition, including removing any and all gel
residue on the defibrillation patches from previous use(s).
· It is good practice to remove gel residues after every use. Failure to do so will leave behind a film of electrode
gel that hardens causing arcing and pitting.
· Do not re-use the gel-adhesive pads. Do not leave them on for next day use.
· Use hard paddles or wet-gel pads preferably.
· Avoid using solid-gel pads since they present higher risk of burning the simulator's skin.
· Gel pads have a shelf life. Make sure they are not expired to avoid arcing.
· Make sure the simulator is not in contact with any electrically conductive surfaces.
· Use the simulator only in a well-ventilated area, free of all flammable gases.
· NEVER attempt to service or modify any of the electrical connections, especially those between conductive
skin sites and the internal electronics.
· Discontinue use if any wires are found exposed with damaged insulation.
· Real medical products, especially electrodes, sometimes use powerful adhesives that can be difficult to remove.
A gentle, degreasing cleanser may be needed.
· Electrode gel on the skin between any two electrode targets can become a pathway for electrical current, just
as in real life. If this occurs, Adult’s skin can be burned.
· Do not allow defibrillation pads to overlap ECG sites. Doing so may damage the simulator and cause arcing.
· Should dark traces appear on the conductive patches due to gel residue or previous arcing, use a pencil eraser
to remove the traces and then clean with alcohol.
· DO NOT SCRATCH the conductive patches with abrasive objects; doing so will cause irreversible damage to the
conductive sites and subsequently cause arcing.
