User's Manual

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14. IMPLANT PROCEDURE
14.12. TESTS AND PROGRAMMING
During the implant testing procedure:
It is recommended that a security margin of at least 10 J be demonstrated between the
effective shock energy and maximum programmable energy.
Enable shock therapies, then program the defibrillator.
Verify that the defibrillation lead impedance for each shock delivered is within the range of
30 to 150 ohms. Check the lead connection if the values are outside these boundaries.
Save the programming data on the programmer’s hard disk and on an external storage
device (if desired).
Resuscitation Availability:
Do not perform device testing unless an external defibrillator is available and medical
personnel skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are present.
Disable the ICD During Handling:
Program Shock Therapy to OFF during surgical implant and explant or post mortem
procedures. The device can deliver a serious high energy shock should accidental contact
be made with the defibrillation electrodes, the device can deliver a very high energy shock.
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