Safety Considerations - Philips HeartStart FR3 Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et De Maintenance

NOTE: Perform CPR, if needed, any time there is delay before or an interruption in use of the FR3.
For detailed information about device behavior when it is not in use, consult the Administrator's
Reference CD-ROM provided with the FR3 or contact Philips.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

It is important to understand how to use your FR3 safely. In addition to the cautions provided
throughout this guide, please review the safety considerations described in the following table. A
danger describes an immediate hazard that will result in personal injury or death. A warning
describes something that could cause serious personal injury or death. A caution describes something
that could cause minor personal injury, damage to the FR3, loss of data stored in the defibrillator, or
less chance of successful defibrillation.
flammable If the FR3 is used to give a shock in the presence of flammable anesthetics or concentrated
gases oxygen, there is a risk of explosion. Move supplemental oxygen and oxygen delivery devices
away from the defibrillation pads. However, it is safe to use the FR3 on someone wearing an
oxygen mask.
hazardous The FR3 has not been evaluated or approved for use in hazardous locations as defined in the
electrical National Electrical Code (Articles 500-503). In accordance with the IEC Classifications
locations (Section 5.5), the FR3 is not to be used in the presence of flammable substance/air mixtures.
battery The FR3 primary clinical use battery is not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge, open, crush,
or burn the battery, or it may explode or catch fire.
patient Performing CPR or otherwise handling or moving the patient while the FR3 is analyzing the
handling heart rhythm can cause an incorrect or delayed analysis. Under certain circumstances, this
may result in a prompt to stop all movement so that the device can confirm rhythm analysis.
Handling or transporting the patient during heart rhythm analysis can cause an incorrect or
delayed analysis. If the FR3 gives a shock advised prompt, keep the patient as still as possible
for at least 15 seconds so the FR3 can reconfirm the rhythm analysis before a shock is
delivered.
battery If battery leaks/vents, seek immediate medical attention for any physical contact/inhalation.
interference Radio-frequency (RF) interference from devices such as cellular phones, two-way radios,
from RF surgical equipment, electronic article surveillance equipment, and metal detectors can cause
devices improper operation of the FR3. If the FR3 prompts that it cannot analyze, remove the FR3
from potential RF sources. Alternatively, move or turn off the RF source.
accessories Using damaged or expired equipment or accessories may cause the defibrillator to perform
improperly, and/or injure the victim or the user.
DANGERS
WARNINGS
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