GE Responder 2000, Operator'S Manual

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2026116-001 Revision B Responder™ 2000 Page 70
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 operator’s
manual and of the guidelines below is therefore of utmost importance:
a) Pacemaker must only be used under the supervision of qualified and authorized staff.
b) The prerequisite for safe application is the use of intact devices in rooms that meet the applicable requirements.
Expert knowledge, good organization and special care in selecting the technical installation as well as regular
maintenance are required to ensure such operating conditions.
c)
Medical electrical devices such as the Responder 2000 must only be handled by persons who are trained in the
use of such equipment and are capable of applying it properly.
d) Before using the device, the operator is obliged to verify that it is in correct working order and operating
condition.
e) 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 defibrillator.
f)
Check the defibrillator performance before using the pacemaker on a patient.
g) The pulse current output of the pacemaker is ungrounded. This ensures that the pacer current only flows
between the pacemaker electrodes.
h) If the patient needs to be defibrillated while the pacemaker is on, the pacemaker first must be turned off. After
delivery of the defibrillation shock you have to restart the pacemaker and adjust the pacemaker settings.
i)
Use only the electrodes and cables listed in section 7 “Accessories”.