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Intended Purposes
Indications
Asynchronous defibrillation – the shock delivery is not synchronized with the QRS peak
In asynchronous defibrillation, the RESCUE 230 is indicated for use on patients with the following
symptoms
a) Unconsciousness
b) Absence of normal breathing and
c) Lack of detectable pulse.
Synchronous defibrillation – the shock delivery is synchronized with the QRS peak of the patient’s
ECG.
In synchronous defibrillation, the RESCUE 230 is indicated for use on patients with ECGs
that show the presence of Atrial Fibrillation
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Contraindications
The RESCUE 230 should not be used on patients that:
a) Are conscious
b) Are breathing normally
c) Have detectable pulse.
Intended Users
The RESCUE 230 is intended for use by health care professionals and emergency rescue personnel
who have been trained in advanced cardiac life support. The user must know how to interpret
ECGs.
