Turn equipment off before unplugging to prevent arching. Notify biomedical department. When defibrillating, do not touch the paddle to the electrode. Never plug, unplug equipment, turn on a hght, etc. while your hand or other part of your body is in contact with water, steam pipes, radiators, or plumbing fixtures. Do not intentionally ground the patient by letting him come in contact with or touch any metal object, switch, or device which ma provide an alternate mute of low resistance.
Most shocks are due to improperly grounded equipment.
Clean electrodes after used to prevent corrosion. Carefully store, to prevent breakage. There have been Visitors to this website.