Four Tips To Make Sure You Are Using Your LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Well
If you have recently purchased a LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator or are thinking about doing so , even though it is easy to use , you will definitely want to understand how to work it well. I definitely advise that you take a course and get certified , before using this great machine. However , for those that have , here are four simple recommendations to help you get the most out of the LIFEPAK 1000’s features as you use it.
It is important to be sure the person you want to help is actually in cardiopulmonary arrest , so call their name loudly and gently shake them. The patient will be unresponsive , will not be breathing consistently , and you will feel no sign of a pulse. Any patient with these qualities could be helped by a defibrillator , but make sure you have taken the right course before you administer it yourself.
My second tip sounds ridiculous , however in the heat of the moment , you need to remember to turn the machine ON. When stress is really high , simple tasks like this can sometimes be overlooked , so it is helpful to mention it. The LIFEPAK 1000 should light up with a green light and you will hear a voice prompt , that will show you how to do the rescue process.
To ensure that the next phase of the rescue process goes well , you will need to make sure that the patient is ready to have electrodes stuck to their chest. You will want to be certain that the patient is laying on a hard surface and not touching any water , as you remove the clothing from the upper portion of the patient’s body. To aid the electricity flow easily , shave excess hair from the areas of the body that will have electrodes on them.
To ensure that the LIFEPAK 1000 delivers the life-saving shock that it is created to do , it is critical to attach the electrodes firmly to the patient’s body. One electrode goes over the patient’s chest muscles , while the other goes a few inches below their armpit on the other side. A solid tool like this is built to save lives and hopefully these simple tips helped you get an idea for how to use this helpful machine. If you are checking out other defibrillators , the LIFEPAK CR Plus is another option.
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