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Safety notes
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User guide
Responsibility of the User
1.4
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DEFIGARD/PHYSIOGARD Touch 7
1.4 Responsibility of the User
1.5 Organisational Measures
The numerical and graphical results and any interpretation given must be
examined with respect to the overall clinical condition of the patient and the
general recorded data quality.
The indications given by this equipment are not a substitute for regular checking
of vital functions.
Always ensure that the screen/alarm LED of the device can be seen in case the
audible alarms cannot be heard or are turned off (see chapter 4.2.2 Operator’s
position page 38).
The AED of the
DEFIGARD
®
Touch 7
must only be used if the following
symptoms are present:
– not responsive
– not breathing normally
– no pulse
Make sure that the user has read and understood the user guide, and especially
these safety notes.
Operating a device with a defective casing, defective cables and sensors
constitutes a danger to the patient or the user! Therefore:
– Immediately replace a damaged unit, damaged cables, sensors and connec-
tions. Damaged or missing components must be replaced immediately.
The device including sensor and accessories must be serviced on a regular
basis. (see chapter
)
The
DEFIGARD
®
Touch 7
is an emergency device and must be ready for
operation at any time and in all situations. Ensure that the device is always
equipped with a sufficiently charged battery and keep a spare battery at hand.
Properly dispose of the package material and make sure it is out of children's
reach.
Before using the unit, ensure that an introduction regarding the unit functions
and the safety precautions has been provided and understood.
Always store the user guide at hand near the device. Make sure that the
instructions are always complete and legible.