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RESCUE 230
External Biphasic Defibrillator
With ECG monitoring
User manual
Safety instructions
General
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Assure yourself prior and after the use of the RESCUE 230 that the unit is in safe
and usable condition (cables integrity, battery status).
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RESCUE 230 is not intended for use in areas of highly inflammable anesthetics or
other inflammable substances, especially in oxigenous areas.
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RESCUE 230 does not have to be put or used nearby a nuclear spin tomography
plant, which is turned on.
Defibrillator
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Defibrillation must be performed only by responsible trained doctors.
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Be sure that both surfaces of the shock paddles are completely moistened with
gel.
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The shock paddles must be held at distance from other electrodes and any metal
parts in contact with the patient.
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The patient must not be touched during defibrillation.
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Be sure that the parts of the patient body, such as the head or limbs are not in
touch with metal parts, bed frames or stretchers, in order to prevent accidentally
creating current path for the defibrillation impulse.
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During defibrillation with connected ECG cable ensure that all binding clips are
connected with the patient.
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When defibrillating children do not exceed 50J.
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The shock paddles including handles should always be cleaned thoroughly after
use.
