Indications Of Complications; User Group - Primedic DefiMonitor XD Series Operating Manual

Operating Manual
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2.3
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The Defibrillator shall not be used, if the patient is
– is conscious or
– is breathing or
– has a detectable pulse or other signs of circulations or
– Asystoly
– Pulseless electrical activity
– Only applicable for automatic mode: a child under 8 years or less than 25 kg
weight. (Per AHA Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emer-
gency Cardiovascular Care, I-64, 2000).

Indications of Complications

1. Skin irritations to burns, e.g. not enough defibrillation gel was used
2. Any resulting myocardial damage due to the defibrillation energy
3.
4. Under some circumstances cardial rhythm disorders (e.g. atrial flutter or atrial fib-
rillation) after successful fibrillation or cardio version.

User Group

The DefiMonitor may only be used by specially trained medical personnel in manual
mode.
In automatic mode, the DefiMonitor can be used by trained medical personnel. Use
must be prescribed by a physician.
Improper use of the defibrillator can result in atrial flutter, Asystoly or other danger-
ous rhythmic disorders.
The operator of the DefiMonitor must ensure that the DefiMonitor is only used by
authorised specialised personnel.
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