ZOLL Propaq MD, Operator'S Manual

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Warnings
9650-0806-01 Rev. D Propaq MD Operator’s Guide 1-21
If the LOW BATTERY icon appears, plug the Propaq MD unit into a power source or install a
fully charged battery pack. When the warning low battery shutdown prompt appears,
immediately replace the battery pack with a fully charged pack or plug the Propaq MD unit into
a power source, as unit shut down due to a low battery condition is imminent.
If mistreated, a battery pack might explode. Do not disassemble a battery pack or dispose of it
in fire.
Operator Safety
The Propaq MD can deliver 200 joules of electrical energy. If this electrical energy is not
discharged properly, as described in this manual, the electrical energy could cause personal
injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Do not use the Propaq MD in the presence of oxygen-rich atmospheres, flammable anesthetics,
or other flammable agents (such as gasoline). Using the unit in such environments might cause
an explosion.
Do not use the unit near or within standing water. Electrical safety might be compromised when
the defibrillator is wet.
Never discharge the unit with the defibrillation electrodes or paddles shorted together or in
open air.
Do not discharge the defibrillator except as indicated in the instructions. Discharge the
defibrillator only when defibrillation electrodes or paddles are properly applied to the patient.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not touch the gelled area of the hands-free therapy
electrodes during pacing or defibrillation.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow electrolyte gel to accumulate on hands or paddle
handles.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow patient connectors to contact other conductive
parts, including earth.
For defibrillation using paddles, use only high-conductivity electrolyte gel specified for such
use by the manufacturer.
When using paddles for defibrillation, use your thumbs to operate the SHOCK buttons. Doing
so avoids inadvertent shock to the operator.
The use of accessory equipment that does not comply with the equivalent safety requirements
of the Propaq MD defibrillator could reduce the level of safety of the combined system. When
choosing accessory equipment, consider the following:
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Use of the accessory in the patient vicinity.
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Evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been performed in accordance
with the appropriate IEC (EN) 60601-1 and/or IEC (EN) 60601-1-1 harmonized national
standards.
Always check that the equipment functions properly and is in proper condition before use.
Disconnect all electro-medical equipment that is not defibrillation-protected from the patient
prior to defibrillation.
Before discharging the defibrillator, warn everyone to STAND CLEAR of the patient.