Indications For Use; Contraindications For Use; Important Points In An Emergency - CardiAid CT0207RS Manuel D'utilisateur

1. Introduction to the Device

1.4 Indications for Use

CardiAid is indicated to be used on victims of sudden cardiac arrest when;
• The patient is unconscious an unresponsive,
• The breathing is absent or not normal.
CardiAid CA-10ES Adult Defibrillation Electrodes should be used for patients older than 8 years or
weighing more than 25kg. CardiAid CR-13P Paediatric Electrodes should be used if the patient is 1 to
8 years old or weighs less than 25kg. Therapy should not be delayed to determine the exact age or
weight of the patient.

1.5 Contraindications for Use

CardiAid should not be used if any of the following signs are present:
• Consciousness and/or responsiveness
• Breathing

1.6 Important Points in an Emergency

If you suspect that a person is having sudden cardiac arrest, keep in mind the following points:
1. Keep calm and proceed rapidly.
2. Check consciousness and breathing.
• Check the victim for a response. Gently shake the shoulders and ask loudly: "Are you all right?"
• Check for normal breathing.
Caution!
CardiAid should be used and defibrillation can be delivered only when the person is
unconscious and the breathing is absent or not normal.
3. Phone emergency services and provide the following information:
• Your name
• Your current location
• Number of patients
• Type of emergency (suspicion of sudden cardiac arrest)
• Presence of a defibrillator (PAD/AED)
Attention!
While starting resuscitation, make sure the emergency number is called without delay
(preferably by other people around you).
4. Open the cover of CardiAid. The device will switch on automatically.
5. Follow the instructions exactly. See Section 4 "Operation" for detailed information regarding
the verbal instructions.
Caution!
Note that the information in this user manual does not substitute a basic life support
training.
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