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ZOLL R Series Operator’s Guide
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Chapter 1
General Information
Product Description
The ZOLL
®
R Series
®
products combine a defibrillator, ECG display, advanced monitoring
capabilities, and Noninvasive Transcutaneous Pacing (NTP) with communication, data printing
and recording capabilities in a single lightweight portable instrument. The unit has been
designed for all resuscitation situations and its small, compact, lightweight design makes it
ideal for accompanying patients during transport. The product is powered by AC mains and an
easily replaced battery pack that is quickly recharged in the device when it is connected to AC
mains. In addition, the unit’s battery may be recharged and tested using a ZOLL SurePower™
Battery Charger.
The product is designed for use in the hospital. All of its ruggedized features add to its
durability in hospital applications.
The R Series is a versatile manual/advisory external defibrillator. When operating in the
manual configuration, the device operates as a conventional defibrillator where the device’s
charging and discharging are fully controlled by the operator. In advisory mode, some of the
features of the device are automated and a sophisticated algorithm is used to identify shockable
ECG rhythms (VF and wide complex VT >150 bpm) that should be treated by defibrillator
shock delivery. Depending on local protocols, the unit may be configured to automatically
analyze the ECG, charge the defibrillator (if appropriate), and prompt the operator to
PRESS
SHOCK
between periods of CPR.
The R Series unit assists caregivers during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by evaluating
the rate and depth of chest compressions and providing feedback to the rescuer.
There are multiple models of the R Series defibrillator that can contain a variety of
functions. Your model may not contain all of the functions that are documented in this
manual. Those features that are not contained in all models are specified as optional.
