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Rescue Life - User Manual Rev. 3.1
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SELECTING THE AED OPERATION MODE
To enter the AED operation mode (semiautomatic) enter in menu and select
semiautomatic in DEF MODE after connecting pads.
THE AED OPERATION MODE CAN BE SET ENTERING ONLY THE DISPOSABLE PADS OR
ENTERING THE 2
ND
DERIVATION. THE DEFIBRILLATOR RESCUE LIFE TURN ON ALWAYS ON THE
2
ND
DERIVATION.
IF A PATIENT IS MONITORED WITH OTHER DERIVATIONS, REMEMBER TO SELECT THE 2ND
ONE THROUGH SPEED DIAL FOR CHANGING TO THE AED OPERATION MODE. USING THE
DISPOSABLE PADS, PLEASE SELECT THE PADS DERIVATION.
At switch on the defibrillator, by default, is set to the MANUAL mode.
DEFIBRILLATOR PROCEDURE IN SEMIAUTOMATIC MODE (AED)
1.
Switch on the device pressing the
ON/OFF
button. Connect and lock the disposable
pads plug to start the operation.
2.
Place the disposable pads on the patient chest then open menu and select AED in
DEF MODE. When RESCUE LIFE recognizes pads are connected hearth rhythm
analysis starts. At the same time “REC” message will appear on the display, below
status battery indicator. It means that device will record for 1 minute the ECG trace
on the USB FLASH STORAGE.
3.
If RESCUE LIFE recognizes a
shockable
rhythm it automatically will charge energy to
a value of 200 Joule. On the screen the charge status bar indicates that the charging
procedure is on; at the same time the ascending sound will start.
4.
When the charge ends the red light on the
SHOCK
button will turn on indicating
that RESCUE LIFE is ready for defibrillation. At the same time an audio alert will
notify that RESCUE LIFE is ready to deliver the shock.
5.
To release the defibrillation shock, press the SHOCK key in the front panel.
The shock has to be released within 25 sec from the charge completed; after 25
sec the RESCUE LIFE will discharge internally.
6.
If the defibrillation is not required, press the
DISARM (F1)
key to discharge
internally.
7.
When discharge has been delivered CPR phase starts. During this phase RESCUE
LIFE guides operator by enunciating the time of 120 s.
8.
At the end of CPR RESCUE LIFE analyzes heart rhythm again. If it recognizes a
shockable rhythm it automatically will charge energy to a value of 200 Joule (point
3 of this paragraph) otherwise CPR phase starts again.
