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Defibrillation
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User Guide
Manual Defibrillation (option)
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FRED easy
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Manual Defibrillation (option)
The option to switchover to manual mode is only available for the semi-automatic ver-
sion of
FRED easy®
.
The
FRED easy®
with manual mode is indicated by a red foil on the casing. If the user
does
not
activate the manual mode after switchon, the unit remains in semi-automatic
mode. The defibrillation will then be carried out as described in section
.
Even though non physicians are legally authorised to use semi-automatic defibrilla-
tors, the
FRED easy®
must not be used by non physicians when it is in manual mode.
In some countries, however, the option to switch from semi-automatic mode to manual
mode is made available to EMTs and medical personnel (non physicians). In this sit-
uation, individual protocols must be determined in cooperation with the EMTs. These
protocols must be based on AHA or ERC protocols or on the regulations of the country
in question. Furthermore, the emergency service is required to ensure that the proce-
dures established are observed and that the staff is trained accordingly.
Fig. 4.11
FRED easy®
semi-automatic
with manual option
• The device cannot be turned on directly in manual mode.
• It is not possible to switch to manual mode while the device is powering on. There-
fore, do not press the orange button
while the device is powering on.
• It is not possible to switch the defibrillator to manual mode while a defibrillation pro-
cedure is in progress (analysis, charging, shock delivery).
• The patient's ECG signal is automatically displayed when the
FRED easy®
is
switched to manual mode.
