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Monitoring the ECG
Selecting ECG Lead
The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator includes two methods for selecting or changing the ECG lead.
To select or change the displayed ECG lead using the LEAD button:
:
1. Press LEAD. If any ECG lead currently appears
on the Home Screen, the lead changes to
PADDLES. If PADDLES lead is currently
displayed, the lead changes to Lead II.
Lead
Paddles
I
II
III
AVR
AVL
AVF
II, CO2
I, II, III
AVR, AVL, AVF
2. While the LEAD menu is displayed, press LEAD
again or rotate the SPEED DIAL to the desired
lead.
Note: If lead sets are predefined for Channels 2
and 3, the lead sets show on the menu. The ECG
cable that is connected to the device, such as 3lead or 5-wire, determines the leads you can
select. For information about defining lead sets,
see the LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Setup
Options provided with your device.
To select or change the displayed ECG lead using the SPEED DIAL:
1. For the primary ECG, outline and select
CHANNEL 1 and then select LEAD.
Channel 1
Lead
Size
1.0
2. Rotate the SPEED DIAL to the desired ECG
lead.
3. Press the SPEED DIAL to select the ECG lead.
4. Repeat this procedure to select or change
displayed ECG waveforms for Channels 2
and 3.
Note: The ECG shows dashed lines until the electrodes are connected to the patient.
Note: When the VF/VT ALARM is ON, you are limited to PADDLES lead or Lead II in Channel 1. See
"Setting Alarms" on page 3-21.
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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions