Tecno-gaz TECNOHEART plus, User Manual

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The rescuers perform 5 cycles of CPR, each cycle is comprised of 30 chest compressions
and 2 rescue breaths at intervals of 30 chest compressions every 2 minutes. Or perform
the chest compressions without rescue breaths. The AED will stay in CPR mode for 2
minutes or 5 cycles. After two minutes of CPR the device will play the following voice
message:
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"Interrompere la RCP (Stop performing CPR)."
The AED will go back to Step 6 which analyses the ECG and repeats this procedure. Make
sure that no one touches the patient and proceed like before. Follow these instructions until
the emergency healthcare provider arrives, then hand the patient over to them.
Notes on how to perform CPR
As you are performing CPR Observe and listen to the AED, it will play “Iniziare la RCP
(Start CPR)” and the action icon will start to flash at a frequency of 100 times per minute,
making a sound every time the action icon flashes.
It is necessary to perform chest compressions at a depth of more than 5 cm, at a frequency
of 100 ~ 120 beats per minute according to AHA guidelines.
Notes: The user must be trained in the pre-selected SCA treatment. In any case, follow
the voice messages and the visual instructions provided by the AED.
Notes on User and Bystander Safety (anyone surrounding the rescuer and
the patient)
WARNING: Make sure that no one touches the patient before pressing the
Shock button. Say, "Stand clear! Do not touch the patient." loudly. Examine the
entire patient carefully to make sure there is no contact before pressing the
Shock button.
Do not touch the patient during the AED analysis phase or as the shock is being delivered.
The defibrillation energy could cause injury. As long as the AED is used according to the
instructions, and no one is touching the patient when the
Shock Button is pressed, there
is no risk of damage to the rescuer or bystanders. The AED cannot deliver the shock unless
the electrodes are applied to the patient requiring a shock to his/her heart.
Notes: Follow the warnings and precautions for further details.