Pacemaker
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Marquette Responder® 3000
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Guidelines for the Application of External Pacemakers
All electrical devices that deliver energy to
patients in any form or have an electrically
conductive connection to the patient present a
potential hazard.
The user is responsible for the safe application of
the devices. Observance of the instructions given
in the user manual and of the guidelines below is
therefore of utmost importance:
•
Pacemakers must only be used under the
supervision of qualified and authorized staff.
•
The prerequisite for safe application is the use
of intact devices in rooms that meet the appli-
cable requirements. Expert knowledge, good
organization and special care in selecting the
technical installation as well as regular mainte-
nance are required to ensure such operating
conditions.
•
Medical electrical devices such as the
Marquette Responder® 3000 must only be
handled by persons who are trained in the use
of such equipment and are capable of applying
it properly.
•
Before using the device, the operator is obliged
to verify that it is in correct working order and
operating condition.
•
It is assumed that the patient's ECG is being
monitored to be able to assess the effect of
pacing. Furthermore, at least one of the persons
present must be trained in the use of the defi-
brillator.
•
Check the defibrillator performance before
using the pacemaker on a patient.
•
The pulse current output of the pacemaker is
ungrounded. This ensures that the pacer current
only flows between the pacemaker electrodes.
•
If the patient needs to be defibrillated while the
pacemaker is on, the pacemaker pauses when
the defibrillator begins charging, and the deliv-
ery of pacer pulses is suspended. After delivery
of the defibrillation shock, you can resume the
pacemaker operation with the previous settings
by pressing
Start
Pause
.
•
Use only the electrodes and cables listed in
chapter 20 "Order Information".
