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Rescue Life - User Manual Rev. 3.1
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INDICATIONS
Asynchronous defibrillation
–
the shock delivery is not synchronized with the ECG 'R'
peak.
In
asynchronous defibrillation
, the RESCUE LIFE is indicated for use on patients with
the following symptoms:
•
Unconsciousness
•
Absence of normal breathing and
•
Lack of detectable pulse.
•
Rhythms need a shock.
Synchronous defibrillation
–
the shock delivery is synchronized with the 'R' peak of the
patient’s ECG.
In
synchronous defibrillation
, the RESCUE LIFE is indicated for use on patients with
ECG's that show the presence of Atrial Fibrillation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The RESCUE LIFE should not be used in defibrillation mode on patients that:
•
Are conscious
•
Are breathing normally
•
Have detectable pulse.
