Philips HeartStart FR3 Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et De Maintenance page 18

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defibrillator Use the FR3 only as described in this manual. Improper use of the FR3 can cause death or
injury. Do not press the Shock button if the defibrillator pads are touching each other or are
open and exposed.
Defibrillation current can cause operator or bystander injury. Do not touch the patient during
defibrillation.
Disconnect the pads connector from the FR3 before using any other defibrillator.
Before delivering a shock, it is important to disconnect the patient from other medical
electrical equipment, such as blood-flow meters, that may not incorporate defibrillation
protections. In addition, make sure the pads are not in contact with metal objects such as a
bedframe or stretcher.
For patient safety reasons, some very low-amplitude or low-frequency heart rhythms may not
be interpreted by the FR3 as shockable VF rhythms. Also, some VT rhythms may not be
interpreted as shockable rhythms.
CPR rates significantly above 100 compressions per minute can cause incorrect or delayed
analysis by the FR3. Under certain circumstances, this may result in a prompt to stop all
motion so that the device can confirm rhythm analysis.
pads Do not allow the defibrillator pads to touch each other or other ECG electrodes, lead wires,
dressings, transdermal patches, or metal parts that are in contact with the patient such as a
bedframe or stretcher. Such contact can cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns during
defibrillation and may also divert the defibrillation current away from the heart.
Prolonged or aggressive CPR to a patient with defibrillator pads attached can damage the
pads. Replace the defibrillator pads if they are damaged during use or handling.
Poor electrode pad-to-patient contact may result in a related defibrillator prompt or other
indication. Check all electrical and patient connections.
During defibrillation, air pockets between the skin and defibrillator pads can cause patient skin
burns. To help prevent air pockets, make sure defibrillator pads completely adhere to the skin.
Do not use dried out pads.
fluids Do not immerse any portion of the FR3 in water or other fluids. Do not let fluids get into the
FR3. Avoid spilling any fluids on the FR3 or its accessories. Spilling fluids into the FR3 may
damage it or cause a fire or shock hazard. Do not sterilize the FR3 or its accessories.
configuration Alteration of the factory default setup of the FR3 can affect its performance and should be
performed under the authorization of your Medical Director. Modifications to device
operation resulting from changes to the default settings should be specifically covered in user
training.
defibrillator Hazardous electrical output. The FR3 is for use only by qualified personnel.
accessories The FR3 is designed to be used only with Philips-approved accessories. The FR3 may perform
improperly if non-approved accessories are used.
Use only Philips-approved FR3 data cards. The FR3 may record improperly if a non-approved
data card is used. Install a blank FR3 data card after each use to avoid loss of data.
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS