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Equipment such as electrocautery or diathermy equipment, RFID readers, electronic article
surveillance (EAS) systems, or metal detectors that emit strong radio frequency signals can
cause electrical interference and distort the ECG signal displayed by the monitor, thereby
preventing accurate rhythm analysis. Ensure adequate separation between such emitters, the
device, and the patient when performing rhythm analysis.
Shock Hazard: Use of accessories, other than those specified in the operating instructions, may
adversely affect patient leakage currents.
Certain line-isolation monitors may cause interference on the ECG display and may inhibit
heart rate alarms.
Monitoring ECG through the paddles may result in inaccurate heart rate display due to artifact.
Defibrillation
The ZOLL Propaq MD can deliver 200 joules of electrical energy. If this electrical energy is not
discharged properly, as described in the this manual, the electrical energy could cause personal
injury or death to the operator or bystander.
To avoid possible damage to the Propaq MD unit, turn off pacing before defibrillating the
patient with a second defibrillator.
After a synchronized cardioversion, the SYNC mode may be cleared after each shock or
disarm. The user may have to reselect (press) the SYNC button after each synchronized
cardioversion shock performed on a patient. In Defib/Pacer Default settings in the Supervisor
Setup menu, the Propaq MD can be configured to remain in the SYNC mode after each
synchronized cardioversion.
Synchronized cardioversion can be performed in the paddle monitoring mode. However, it is
possible that artifact can be produced by the moving paddles, which could cause the
defibrillator to trigger on the artifact. It is recommended that monitoring in leads I, II or III be
used during synchronized cardioversion. Paddle monitoring should not be used for elective
cardioversions procedures.
To avoid stress to the defibrillator or the tester, never attempt to repeatedly charge and
discharge the defibrillator in rapid succession. If a need for repetitive testing arises, allow a
waiting period of at least 2 minutes after every third discharge.
In the SYNC mode, the defibrillator does not discharge without a command signal (R-wave
detection) from the ECG monitor indicated by a SYNC marker on the trace and a flashing
SYNC indicator.
If conductive gel forms a continuous path between the defibrillator electrodes, delivered energy
may be dramatically reduced to zero. In this case, reposition the electrodes to eliminate the
shunting path before attempting additional shocks.
Improper defibrillation technique can cause skin burns. To limit possible skin burns, use only
ZOLL defibrillation gel on paddles, ensure the gel covers the entire paddle surface and press
firmly against patient’s chest.
If a new energy level is selected after the CHARGE button is pushed and while the defibrillator
is charging or charged, the defibrillator will disarm. The CHARGE button will need to be
pressed again to charge to the new energy level.
Prior to defibrillation, disconnect from the patient any medical electronic device that is not
labeled “defibrillation protected.”
Summary of Contents for Propaq MD
Page 1: ...Propaq MD Operator s Guide 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 40: ...CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 28 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 60: ...CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 20 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 74: ...CHAPTER 4 TRENDS 4 4 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 84: ...CHAPTER 5 ALARMS 5 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 94: ...CHAPTER 6 MONITORING ECG 6 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 104: ...Chapter 7 Monitoring Respiration Resp and Heart Rate HR 7 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 120: ...CHAPTER 8 MONITORING NON INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE NIBP 8 16 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 154: ...CHAPTER 11 MONITORING INVASIVE PRESSURES IBP 11 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 160: ...CHAPTER 12 MONITORING TEMPERATURE 12 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 186: ...CHAPTER 14 12 LEAD ECG INTERPRETIVE ANALYSIS 14 16 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 212: ...CHAPTER 17 ADVISORY CPR PROTOCOL DEFIBRILLATION 17 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 222: ...CHAPTER 18 EXTERNAL PACING 18 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 240: ...CHAPTER 21 PATIENT DATA 21 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 268: ...CHAPTER 22 COMMUNICATIONS 22 28 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 284: ...CHAPTER 24 MAINTENANCE 24 12 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 326: ...ACCESSORIES B 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
