Safety Terms And Definitions - Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 Plus 9390E Operator's And Service Manual

Safety Terms and Definitions

The symbols shown below identify potential hazard categories. The
definition of each category is as follows:
DANGER
!
This alert identifies hazards that will cause serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
!
This alert identifies hazards that may cause serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
This alert identifies hazards that may cause minor personal injury, product
damage, or property damage.
Safety Alert Descriptions
The following is a list of Powerheart G3 AED safety alerts that appear in this
section and throughout this manual.
Read and understand these safety alerts before operating the AED.
DANGER: Fire and Explosion Hazard
!
Do not use in the presence of flammable gasses (including concentrated oxygen)
to avoid possible explosion or fire hazard.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
!
Defibrillation shock current flowing through unwanted pathways is potentially a
serious electrical shock hazard. To avoid this hazard during defibrillation abide by
all of the following:
- Do not use in standing water or rain. Move patient to dry area
- Do not touch the patient, unless performance of CPR is indicated
- Do not touch metal objects in contact with the patient
- Keep defibrillation pads clear of other pads or metal parts in contact with patient
- Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before
defibrillation
WARNING: Shock and Possible Equipment Damage.
!
Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before
defibrillation to prevent electrical shock and potential damage to the equipment.
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