Weinmann MEDUCORE Standard2 Instructions For Use Manual page 15

2.1.4 Defibrillation
Warning Risk of injury due to sparks during defibrillation in the
presence of oxygen and combustible materials!
During defibrillation in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere and in the
presence of combustible materials (e.g. textiles), sparks generated
by defibrillation may cause explosion and fire, which may result in
injury to the patient, user or bystanders.
⇒ When treating patients with oxygen masks, nasal tubes or
nasal cannulas: Switch off the oxygen supply or place the
inhalation points at least 1 m away from the patient during
defibrillation, and ensure that the oxygen/air mixture flows
away from the torso.
⇒ When treating patients with a resuscitator: Leave the
resuscitator securely in place on the patient tube or place it at
least 1 m away from the patient, and ensure that the oxygen/
air mixture flows away from the torso.
⇒ When connecting patients to a ventilator: Ensure that the
oxygen/air mixture coming from the exhalation valve flows
away from the torso.
⇒ When performing defibrillation in tight spaces with an oxygen-
enriched atmosphere, ensure that there is adequate
ventilation.
Risk of injury due to missing battery in the AED mode and in
manual mode!
Without a battery, the capacitor for shock energy in the device
cannot charge. This prevents defibrillation and delays treatment.
⇒ Insert a battery when using the AED mode or manual mode.
⇒ When using the AED mode or manual mode: Do not remove
the battery.
Risk of injury due to sparks during defibrillation in the
presence of flammable gases!
During defibrillation in the presence of flammable gases, sparks
may cause explosion, which may result in injury to the patient,
user or bystanders.
⇒ Do not use the device in the presence of flammable gases.
Risk of injury due to incorrect operation of the device!
Performing defibrillation on patients who are responding
normally, breathing normally or have a non-defibrillatable cardiac
rhythm will result in injury to the patient.
MEDUCORE Standard
2 Safety
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