ZOLL Medical R-Series Defibrillator Readiness Instruction Manual
- September 3, 2024
- ZOLL Medical
Table of Contents
- ZOLL Medical R-Series Defibrillator Readiness
- Product Usage Instructions
- Defibrillator test
- CRASH CART VERIFCIATION TIP SHEET
- General Medicine Charge Nurse Responsibility List
- MAKING ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE SHIFT CHANGE
- MAKING ASSIGNMENTS & PUTTING STAFF MEMBERS ON DUTY
- OVERVIEW
- CPR SENSOR
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
ZOLL Medical R-Series Defibrillator Readiness
Specifications:
- Product Name: ZOLL R-Series Defibrillator
- Manufacturer: The Center for Clinical Professional Practice
- Components: OneStep Cable, ECG lead cables, Defibrillator pads, SpO2 sensor, End Tidal CO2 adapter
- Power Source: Battery operated
- Additional Features: Code Readiness indicator, Portable Suction Device
Product Usage Instructions
Defibrillator Test:
- Check the Code Readiness indicator for a green display. If it shows a red X, follow these steps:
- Turn the unit off and then on again.
- Perform a Manual Defibrillator test as described in the manual.
- If the red X persists, contact Clinical Engineering.
- Ensure the following components are attached to the Defibrillator:
- OneStep Cable
- Neatly coiled ECG lead cables
- Pads resting on top of the defibrillator:
- For Adult Crash Cart: Adult-sized defibrillator pads
- For Pediatric Crash Cart: Both Adult-sized and Pediatric-sized defibrillator pads
- SpO2 sensor (if applicable)
- End Tidal CO2 adapter (if applicable)
Portable Suction Readiness Verification:
- Confirm that the suction device is plugged into a red emergency wall outlet.
- Verify that the device functions correctly when powered on.
Crash Cart Readiness Verification:
- Ensure the presence of the Defibrillator and Portable Suction Device, then verify the following:
- Locked medication drawer with breakaway green tag
- Supply drawers locked with an orange tag
- Presence of backboard, full Oxygen tank, Sharps container, and untampered supply bag in Side Bin
- Check for outdated supplies, equipment, or medications using expiration cards on top of the Crash Cart.
- Complete the Emergency Equipment Checklist and sign for verification of your shift/date.
FAQ:
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Q: How often should I perform a defibrillator test?
A: It is recommended to perform a defibrillator test regularly as per your facility’s guidelines, typically before each shift or as specified in the protocol. -
Q: What should I do if the Code Readiness indicator shows a red X?
A: If the Code Readiness indicator displays a red X, turn the unit off and then on again. If the issue persists, perform a Manual Defibrillator test and contact Clinical Engineering if needed.
Defibrillator test
- Confirm Defibrillator is plugged into a red emergency wall outlet for Manual
- Connect unopened OneStep electrodes to the OneStep cable, or confirm connected
- Turn the Mode Selector to ON
- Press the MANUAL Soft Key below the screen to switch to manual mode
- Press the ENERGY SELECT buttons to set the energy to 30 joules
- Press the CHARGE button on the front panel
- When the charge-ready tone sounds, press the ENERGY SELECT buttons to set the energy to 20 joules; the defibrillator will disarm itself
- Press the ENERGY SELECT buttons to reset the energy to 30 joules
- Press the CHARGE button on the front panel
- When the Ready tone sounds, press the SHOCK button on the front panel until the shock is delivered
- The unit displays the message 30J TEST OK and prints a strip indicating 30J TEST OK and the delivered energy
- If the message 30J TEST FAILED appears, contact Clinical Engineering
- Look at the ✔/x Code Readiness indicator to confirm a green “✔” is displayed.
- If the Code Readiness indicator displays a red “X”, turn the unit off and then on again and perform a Manual Defibrillator test, described above (steps a-h).
- If the unit continues to display a red “X”, contact Clinical Engineering
- Verify the following components are attached to the Defibrillator:
- OneStep Cable
- ECG lead cables are available and neatly coiled
- Pads are resting on top of defibrillator:
- Adult Crash Cart: One set of Adult-sized defibrillator pads
- Pediatric Crash Cart: BOTH Adult-sized AND Pediatric-sized defibrillator pads
- SpO2 sensor (on some devices)
- End Tidal CO2 adapter present (on some devices)
CRASH CART VERIFCIATION TIP SHEET
Portable Suction Readiness Verification
- Confirm suction device is plugged into a red emergency wall outlet
- Verify device functions when powered on
Crash Cart Readiness Verification
- In addition to the presence of the Defibrillator and Portable Suction Device, verify the following is present:
- Medication drawer is locked with breakaway green tag
- Integrity of the lock and lock number is identified and recorded on Emergency Equipment Checklist
- Supply drawers are locked with an orange tag
- Backboard
- Oxygen tank, full (PSI >1800) and with functioning regulator
- Sharps container
- Side Bin with untampered/unopened plastic supply bag within
- Check for any outdated supplies, equipment, or medications
- Refer to the expiration cards on top of Crash Cart
- Complete the Emergency Equipment Checklist, and Sign for your verified shift/date
General Medicine Charge Nurse Responsibility List
- Complete the following tasks with the off going charge nurse:
- Receive floor report
- Verify PCA keys, home med key and PAPR in designated places
- Sign off on any home meds in cabinet
- Mess board with PCM/APCM
- Check crash carts
- Complete defib test load (Be sure that it has printer paper in machine)
- Place strip in defib test strip binder
- Be sure medication drawer is locked with green tab (write lock number on strip from test load, you will need it later)
- Be sure supply drawer locked with tag
- Check backboard, O2 tank, sharps container, defibrillator supplies intact in side drawer, and portable suction present (Be sure suction working properly)
- Check that all dates are current
- Check temps in food refrigerators (must be between 36-41 degrees F)
- Complete Joint Commission shift audit book
- When PSC completes Nurse call, verify and place in nurse call binder
- Verify staffing in API
- Plan lunch breaks with NSAs
- Complete any tasks PCM/APCM assigns, such as…
- Fall audits, fall commitment forms
- 5S Audit Sheet
- Foleys, Central lines, E-cart dispos
- Flu screening (when applicable)
- Discharge planning
- Run MDI board at 11:30
- Ensure cards pulled on Kan-Ban system correctly (left then right, cards are pulled)
- If time, make up bags of emergency supplies outside of pt’s doors
- If time, make up admission kits
- Encourage hand hygiene
- Encourage hourly rounding
- Continue assisting with patient care where needed
- Cover PSC while on lunch break
- 3:00 Conference phone call with staffing office
- Ensure appropriateness of newly assigned patients
- Update Charge RN report Sheet on flash drive
- Make staff assignments for 3 and 7
MAKING ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE SHIFT CHANGE
- After login, select the Staff Assignment application.
- Click on the Future Assignments tab.
- Click on the staff member’s name.
- Click in the appropriate box under the room number(s). Box 1=NSA, Box 2=RN, Box 3=B/U RN,
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each staff member.
- When finished, click Accept
Staff members can also be assigned to all rooms. For example, the charge nurse
will be in the 4th position for all rooms.
To do so, click on the staff member’s name and then click on “Select all beds”
and the appropriate position/box.
1=NSA, Box 2=RN, Box 3=B/U RN,
Assignments can be referenced from 7 days prior.
Assignments can be pre-assigned 7 days in advance.
To access either feature, click on the calendar and select the day you choose
to review or pre-assign.
MAKING ASSIGNMENTS & PUTTING STAFF MEMBERS ON DUTY
- After login, select the Staff Assignment application.
- Click on Future Assignments tab.
- Double-click on staff member’s name.
- Click the On Duty circle to change their status from off duty to on.
- Click Close
- Repeat steps 3-5 for each staff member.
- When finished, click Accept.
- Click on Current Assignments tab.
- Double-click staff member’s name.
- Click in the box next to “Phone” and enter their 5-digit Cisco phone extension.
- Click in the box next to “Phone/Pager” and enter their 5-Cisco phone extension.
- Click on the appropriate box under the room number(s). Box 1=NSA, Box 2=RN, Box 3=B/U RN, (This step may be skipped if assignments were made in advance.)
- Click Accept then Close
- Repeat steps 2-5 for each staff member.
Staff members can also be assigned to all rooms. For example, the backup nurse
will be in the 3RD position for all rooms.
To do so, click on the staff member’s name and then click on “Select all beds”
and the appropriate position/box.
1=NSA, Box 2=RN, Box 3=B/U RN,
OVERVIEW
- Color Coded Operating System:
- Review with the Mode Selector dial.
- RED for Defibrillation
- GREEN for Pacing
- GREY for Monitoring.
- Power Indicators
- Battery Indicator
- GREEN = Charged
- AMBER = Charging
- FLASHING = Problem (check battery)
- Indicator lights on battery show 30 min. increments for a total of 4 hours of runtime.
- If orange light appears on “?”of the battery, call BioMed to reset.
- A/C Power Indicator
- GREEN = Device is plugged in
- No light = Device is NOT plugged in
Test & Code Readiness Indicator
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Every 24 hours, the device will do a 100-point test and will display a Green check-in window = Device is ready for use
Red x in window = Failed a part of the test. The device is NOT ready for use. -
The device will display “Readiness Test Failed” on the screen and will highlight what needs to be fixed. These are usually easily fixable problems (No pads plugged in, no battery, no A/C power, etc).
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After fixing any easily fixable problems, perform a manual test at 30J with pads plugged in. “30J Test OK.” “Defib Pad Short.” and green check in the window indicates pass.
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If the device reads “DEFIB FAILURE”, call BioMed.
Setup
A OneStep CPR Electrode should ALWAYS be connected to the therapy cable.
- Ensures “Code-Readiness”
- Allows the device to pass its Automated Daily Test.
Checks
- Daily Check: 2 lights, a green check mark, the cap snugly on the back
- Weekly Check: Follow the “Weekly Test” instructions in your Code Log books
Recorder Tray
- Press button to open door
- Insert the paper with the black arrow facing towards the back of the device
- Pull a strip or two forward and let paper drop
- Close the door on top of the strip.
Cables/Caps
- Electrotherapy Cable (Is bolted down)
- SpO2 (Blue/If Applicable)
- 3 Lead EKG and/or the cap in place for pacing
- EtCO2 (Yellow)
- NIBP- Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (Black)
- Cable Compartment for all cables attached
One-Step Cable: Comes out the side and is 8 feet in length.
ONESTEP PAD
Connecting and Disconnecting
Locking lever holds pads and cable in place. Press on the far end of the lever
to release.
Placement
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Do good skin prep! – Remove sweat, lotions, excess hair
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Posterior Pad (RED)
- Goes on first
- Placed sub scapular to the left
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Anterior Pad (BLUE)
- CPR sensor Mid Sternal/Mid Nipple center of the sternum (where you do compressions)
Pad should be off-right of the sensor.
- CPR sensor Mid Sternal/Mid Nipple center of the sternum (where you do compressions)
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Press and Roll” the pad into place
Alternate Placement (If A/P is not applicable)
- Posterior Pad (RED)
- Placed on upper right chest
- Anterior Pad (BLUE)
- Placed on left anterior-lateral, remove CPR sensor and place in center of chest for compressions.
- Add 3-lead
Pediatric Pads
- Smaller and more suitable.
- Any defibrillation that is done will be adjusted by the device. (20J, 50J, 70J)
Integrated 3-Lead ECG
- OneStep Adult pads have a built in 3-lead for pacing patients without an extra 3 leadcable.
- If attempting to pace with alternate OneStep pad placement (A/A), it is recommended to attach a separate 3-Lead. Inverting the pad will invert the ECG.
Put rhythm simulator on “VT HI” if using Adult One Step complete pads
Put rhythm simulator on “VF-CPR Filtered” if using Pediatric One Step complete
pads
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Turn to DEFIB mode
- Press ANALYZE
- Stand clear, analyzing
- If shockable rhythm, shock button will illuminate red
- “All clear!”, then press SHOC
Auto Escalation
- The device will increase the energy automatically
- Energy will start at 120J, then to 150J, then to 200J for Adult Patients
- Energy for Pediatrics starts at 20J, 50J, 70J
Manual Defibrillation
- Turn to DEFIB mode
- Press ENERGY SELECT arrows to change the energy level
- Press CHARGE
- “All clear”, then press SHOCK
CPR SENSOR
- Is built right in to the pad
- Enables CPR Feedback based on RATE, DEPTH, RECOIL
Idle Timer : Displayed on monitor after 3 seconds of inactivity.
Rate and Depth Numerical Values: Displayed once you start compressions.
Release Bar: Indicates release and recoil off the chest. Full Bar =
Great!
Diamond/PPI (Perfusion Performance Index): Mimics perfusion pressure and
will begin to fill up.
Goal
- Depth: 2.0-2.4” for adults (5-6cm)
- Rate 100-120 CPM
- Recoil: Release Bar needs to be full
Practice
- Scenario 1 – Not doing fast enough compressions. Metronome sound will begin. Match the metronome to get back to the right rate of 100cpm.
- Scenario 2 – Not going deep enough.
- The device will say “Push harder.” to get you above 2 inches in depth.
- Once you have sufficient depth, the device will say “Good compressions.”
- Pediatric Feedback – Will only display Rate and Depth- you will not hear the “Push Harder” voice prompt
See-Thru CPR
Put rhythm simulator on “VF Artifact”
- Two Wave Forms
- Raw EKG – Waveform with artifact
- Filtered EKG – Internal algorithm filters out artifact allowing you to see the underlying rhythm.
- You can see the underlying rhythm without stopping compressions.
- Someone can press charge while you continue doing compressions.
- Once the red Charge button lights up and you hear the tone…
- Stop compressions and evaluate the rhythm to make sure it is shockable
- Then, shock and get back on the chest in less than 10 seconds to meet guidelines
PACING (Green Zone) Put rhythm simulator on “3rd”
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Leads
- Built into OneStep Complete and Pacing Pads
- Apply 3 lead if you are not using OnStep or Pacing Pads.
- Apply 3 lead if you use alternate placement of OneStep Pads
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Dials
- Rate
- Output
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Default Settings
0mA and 70PPM -
Output
40-80mA. (Good starting point) -
Pacing
Confirmed with downward pacing markers -
Capture Widened
QRS after each pacer marker Set output 10% above threshold Confirm by checking patient pulse -
Underlying Rhythm
Press and hold the 4:1 button at the button of the screen to see underlying rhythm
CARDIOVERSION (Red Zone)
Put rhythm simulator on “AFIB”
- Turn to DEFIB mode
- Press Sync On/Off button on the bottom right (soft key)
- Confirm arrow markers on every “R” wave telling the defib where to shock.
- Press CHARGE
- “All clear!”, then press and hold SHOCK until the device fires.
MONITOR MODE (Grey Zone)
LEAD – Change pressing lead. Circulates through Lead I-III and PADS SIZE –
Change to make the waveform tracing bigger or smaller ALARM SUSPEND Default
alarm volume is Off
Alarms On – Press Alarm Suspend button to turn the alarms on Temporary Silence
– Press again and it will be temporarily disabled the alarms (15 sec for
lethal and 90 sec for non-lethal rhythms) Alarms Off – Press and hold for 3-4
seconds and the alarms will be SILENCED until otherwise activated by the user.
(an x will appear next to alarm icons) If the patient is in VFib, Vtac, or
Asystole, the alarms will automatically sound after 5 seconds.
RECORDER – Starts or stops the paper recorder at any time
SOFT KEYS
- NIBP (the button with the picture of an arm, bottom left)
- Press once for one (1) NIBP reading. Press again to abort reading.
- Press and hold for 2 Seconds for STAT mode (as many NIBP measurements as possible in 5 minutes)
- Options
- QRS Vol On – Turns tone on or off
- Low Bright – Adjust Screen Brightness
- Traces – Waveforms you can bring up. (Options——Traces——Trace 2,3)
- More – Reveals “Clock Set” to change time on display
- Param
- EtCO2 Setup (ONLY DONE ONCE when a new sensor is connected to this R Series)
- Insert EtCO2 Single Patient AirwayAdapter
- Press the “Param” Key
- Press the “EtCO2” Key.
- Press the “Zero” key. This will take about 10 seconds and will display “Zeroed” when done.
- NIBP Setup
- Press the “Param” Key
- Press the “Setting” Key
- Press Auto Interval
- Set time for Auto Interval (default 5 minutes)
- Code Marker
- Varies with where the dial is positioned (Defib, Pacer, Monitor) Allows you to time stamp different clinical actions and retrieve later on
- Report Data
- (Printing and Data Transfer) PRINT
- Print Chart: ECG strips for a specific time or all activated events
- Print Range: Select and print specific event
- Print Log: Chronological list of all interventions since the device has been on for the current code and previous codes that are stored
- TEST LOG – Log of up to the last 1000 tests performed.
- TRANSFER MODE – Print to WiFi
- Alarms
- Set highs and lows for different parameters. The alarms will be defaulted back once the device is off for 10 Seconds.
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