The TrueCPR device is indicated for use on patients in cardiac arrest (unconscious, pulseless, not breathing normally). The TrueCPR device is not intended for use on children or infants. Only use the device on patients who are 8 years of age or older.
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TrueCPR ™ COACHING DEVICE Positioning Recommended Chest Pad in Vertical Position Back Pad in Vertical Position Alternate Back Pad in Side Position Chest Pad in Rotated Position If there is a problem with the distance between the pads, an error indicator may appear on the screen. If it is not possible to establish the proper position for use, perform CPR unaided.
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Instructor Demonstration Power On Device Positioning Power Off...
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TrueCPR ™ COACHING DEVICE Compression Depth Indicators Correct : The gray fan moves toward the green target zone. Compression rate 08:25 08:25 Gray fan represents compression depth in progress as it Target zone changes from light to dark green when the moves across the dial.
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Recoil Reminder The TrueCPR device indicates compression depth and rate on the dial. It does not indicate recoil. The recoil reminder (hands icon with arrow) is always present during compressions. The gray fan gets lighter and disappears when it approaches the hands icon.
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TrueCPR ™ COACHING DEVICE Hands-on practice time Compressions Correct Indicators Incorrect Indicators Recoil...
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Ventilation Prompts Countdown to ventilations. Ventilations. Three short tones sound (at compressions 28, 29, Two long tones indicate when ventilations should oc- 30 as a cue to start ventilations). cur, one tone per ventilation.
TrueCPR ™ COACHING DEVICE Additional Indicators #### v#.## Device cannot provide feedback. Turn device off and back Electronic noise is interfering with device. Locate and on. If indicator persists, perform CPR unaided. remove source of interference. If indicator persists, perform...
It is acceptable to keep the device on the patient during defibrillation with the following precautions: 1. Do not touch the TrueCPR device during defibrillation. 2. Do not apply defibrillator electrodes on top of the TrueCPR device cable. 3. Position the chest pad and defibrillator electrodes as shown:...
COACHING DEVICE Important Reminders The TrueCPR device provides coaching and feedback on compression depth and rate, and prompts for venti- lations. It does not provide feedback on recoil. Always allow for complete chest release (recoil) by continuing to lift hands off the device after the gray fan has disappeared.
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Quiz 1. It is not necessary to be trained in the use of the TrueCPR device. A. True B. False 2. The TrueCPR device indicates compression depth, and rate. A. True B. False 3. Back pad A. Is recommended to be placed underneath the shoulder.
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TrueCPR ™ COACHING DEVICE For use in the US. For further information please contact your local Physio-Control representative or visit our website at www.physio-control.com. Physio-Control Headquarters 11811 Willows Road NE Redmond, WA 98052 www.physio-control.com Customer Support P. O. Box 97006...
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