GE Responder 2000, Operator'S Manual

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2026116-001 Revision B Responder™ 2000 Page 13
WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
WARNING:
Remain attentive to the patient during the delivery of therapy. Delay in delivering a shock may result in a
rhythm that was analyzed as shockable converting spontaneously to non-shockable and could result in inappropriate
delivery of a shock.
WARNING:
Do not use batteries, pads, cables, or optional equipment other than those specified by GE Healthcare. The
use of unapproved equipment may cause the Responder 2000 to function improperly during a rescue.
WARNING:
Adjacent and/or Stacked Equipment
The Responder 2000 should not be used immediately adjacent to or stacked on top of other equipment. If adjacent or
stacked use is necessary, the Responder 2000 should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which
it will be used.
WARNING:
Responder 2000 Disposal with Battery
Disposal of the Responder 2000 with the battery inserted presents a potential shock hazard.
WARNING:
Responder 2000 Disposal Contamination
To avoid contaminating or infecting personnel, the environment, or other equipment, make sure you disinfect and
decontaminate the Responder 2000 appropriately prior to disposal.
WARNING:
Do not allow pads to touch each other, ECG electrodes, lead wires, dressings or transdermal patches, etc.
Such contact can cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns during defibrillation and may divert defibrillating energy
away from the heart muscle. See Section 3 for correct usage.
WARNING:
Pacemaker Patients
Rate meters may continue to count the pacemaker rate during occurrences of cardiac arrest for some arrhythmias. Do
not rely entirely upon rate meter alarms. Keep pacemaker patients under close surveillance. See this manual for
disclosure of pacemaker pulse rejection capability of this instrument.
WARNING:
For treatment of patients with implantable devices such as permanent pacemakers or cardioverter
defibrillators, consult a physician and the instructions for use provided by the device’s manufacturer.
WARNING:
The use of accessories and cables other than those specified may result in increased electromagnetic
emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment.
WARNING:
The Responder 2000 should not be stored with the battery inserted. Remove the battery from the Responder
2000 when storing the device.
WARNING:
A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe
operation. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle, use only the power cord
supplied with the device, and make sure the power cord is in good condition.
WARNING:
If the integrity of the external power earth conductor arrangement is in doubt, unplug the device from the
mains AC and operate it from a Responder 2000 rechargeable battery that is charged.
WARNING:
The Responder 2000 will not power on if AC power is lost when the battery is low or not inserted in the
Responder 2000.
WARNING:
Due to the unique impedance characteristics of the patient, the Responder 2000 may not be able to shock the
patient.
WARNING:
Pads should be kept clear of other ECG electrodes or metal parts in contact with the patient.
WARNING:
Defibrillation may cause implanted electrical devices (i.e., pacemakers, infusion pumps) to malfunction. Do
not place pads over implanted electrical devices. Check implanted device function after defibrillation.