ZOLL LifeVest 4000 Patient Manual page 10

LifeVest 4000 Patient Manual
WARNINGS
Do not use chlorine bleach, bleach alternatives, fabric softener, anti-static
sprays or detergents that include bleach or fabric softener additives when
laundering the garment. Using bleach or any of these other prohibited agents to
launder the garment may damage it and cause the system to malfunction.
If you get an alert sound and you are awake, always hold the response buttons
to prevent receiving a treatment. If you fail to hold the response buttons, you will
get a treatment.
If you receive a treatment while your heart is beating normally and you did not
use the response buttons, the treatment may cause an abnormal rhythm to
occur. There is a small possibility that the abnormal heart rhythm may not be
detected and death may result.
When performing the walk test, do not continue walking if the monitor
broadcasts an alert sound stop walking and press the response buttons as you
normally would. If you continue walking, you may place yourself at risk for a
cardiac arrest, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
When performing the walk test, do not continue walking if you experience
symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or other pain or discomfort.
Stop walking and sit or lie down. If the symptoms continue or get worse,
immediately call your doctor or emergency help. If you continue walking or
ignore the symptoms, you may place yourself at risk for a cardiac arrest or other
health problems, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Conductive parts of electrodes and associated connectors should not contact
other conductive parts including earth.
Use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified or
provided by the manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased
electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this
equipment and result in improper operation.
CAUTIONS
If the charger or power supply makes unusual noises, sparking, starts to smoke,
or emits a burning smell, unplug it immediately from the wall outlet. The only
way to completely remove power is by unplugging the AC power plug from the
wall outlet. Place the charger so that the power plug is accessible in case you
need to unplug it.
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