CU-ER1 Operator’s Manual _ver 3.00
The patient should be kept motionless during signal acquisition and analysis.
If the patient is being transported in an emergency vehicle, the vehicle should
be stopped during ECG signal acquisition and analysis.
Attach the defibrillator electrode pads as described on their reverse sides.
Make sure that there is good contact between the defibrillator pads and the
patient’s skin.
Ensure that there are no air pockets between the skin and the pads. Air
pockets increase skin resistance to current flow and may cause burns.
If it is necessary to use another defibrillator on the patient, do not leave the
Paramedic CU-ER1 connected to the patient. Disconnect the Paramedic CU-
ER1 from the patient before using any other defibrillator.
Disconnect from the patient any MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT which has
no DEFIBRILLATION-PROOF applied parts when using the Paramedic CU-ER1.
During defibrillation, you and other rescue personnel and bystanders on the
scene, must avoid contact:
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between parts of the patient’s body such as exposed skin of head or
limbs
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with conductive fluids such as gel, blood, or saline solutions
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with metal objects connected with the patient, such as a bed frame or a
stretcher which may provide unwanted pathways for the defibrillating
current.
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