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Rescue Life - User Manual Rev. 3.1
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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED)
When RESCUE LIFE is set on advisory or semiautomatic mode, after applying the
defibrillation pads to the patient’s chest, it will automatically analyze the patient’s
electrocardiogram (ECG) and advises the operator if the rhythm is shockable or not.
In advisory mode the user should select the energy, charge and deliver the shock.
In the semiautomatic mode RESCUE LIFE guides the operator through the rescue
procedure using visible and audio prompts and will charge automatically at a fixed
energy of 200J when a shockable rhythm is detected. The operator should only deliver
the shock and perform CPR when indicated.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The RESCUE LIFE with the semiautomatic option is intended to be used by personnel
who have been trained in its operation. The operator should be qualified by training in
basic life support, CPR/AED. The device is indicated for emergency treatment of victims
exhibiting the following symptoms of a sudden cardiac arrest:
un-consciousness, absence of normal breathing and lack of detectable pulse. If the
victim is breathing post-resuscitation, the RESCUE LIFE should be left attached to allow
for acquisition and detection of the ECG rhythm. If a shockable ventricular
tachyarrhythmia recurs, the device will charge automatically and advise the operator to
deliver therapy.
M
AKE SURE THAT ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHICH MAY DISTURB THE
ECG
SIGNAL MUST BE
SWITCHED OFF OR PLACED AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM
RESCUE
LIFE
BEFORE DEFIBRILLATION
.
P
LEASE MAKE SURE NOBODY TOUCHES THE PATIENT DURING THE DEFIBRILLATION
.
D
O NOT
USE THE
AED
MODE IN NEWBORN
.
D
O NOT
CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE DEFIBRILLATION PADS
.
D
O NOT
PLACE THE PADS TOO CLOSE BETWEEN THEM
.
M
AKE SURE THAT THE PADS ARE NOT TOUCHING
THE
ECG
CABLE LEADS OR OTHER METALLIC PARTS THAT CAN CAUSE PATIENT SKIN BURNS
.
E
NSURE A GOOD CONNECTION BETWEEN PADS AND PATIENT SKIN TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE
DEFIBRILLATION
.
