Tecno-gaz TECNOHEART plus, User Manual

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1. Make sure the status indicator reads “O”.
2. To
open the cover move the Scrolling button to the right.
3. Turn the AED off by closing the cover.
4. The AED automatically runs the Power-On-Self Test.
5. The result of the test will be displayed on the status indicator and will provide a voice
message.
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Self-test passed: Voice message "Unità ok (unit ok)", Status indicator "O"

Self-test failed: Voice message "Unità non funzionante (unit not working)", Status
indicator "X"
6. If the electrodes are connected and the Patient mode is selected, the device will play
the following voice message:

The Patient mode button is on the left, "Elettrodi per adulti (Electrodes for Adults)"

The Patient mode button is on the right, ''Elettrodi pediatrici (Paediatric electrodes)''
If the electrodes are not connected, the device will play the following voice message:

"Connettere gli elettrodi di defibrillazione. Inserire saldamente il connettore. Connect
the defibrillation electrodes. Attach the connector firmly)"
Figure 6. Patient mode switch
Notes: The patient mode can be changed even as the procedure is under-way. If the
patient mode is changed, the AED plays this voice message “Adult pads” or “Pediatric
pads ". Return to ECG analysis, while analyzing ECG or delivering electric shock, even
though the patient mode is changed during process. When the patient mode is changed
during CPR, the AED will not emit the voice prompt.
7. Make sure that the AED is powered on accordingly up to '6' and follow the voice
messages and action icons. The red LED under the respective action icon will flash.
TECNOHEART plus operation
Remove any clothing to expose the patient's chest. If the patient's chest is excessively
hairy, shave the area where the electrodes will be applied.
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"Rimuovere i vestiti dal petto del paziente. Posizionare gli elettrodi
esattamente come indicato nella figura. Premere forte gli elettrodi sul petto
nudo del paziente. (Remove any clothing from the patient's chest. Place the
electrodes exactly as illustrated in the figure. Press the electrodes firmly
onto the patient's bare chest.)"
Figure 7. TECNOHEART plus: Action icon – Step 1