1: Introduction; About The Lifevest System; About This Manual; What's In This Manual - ZOLL LifeVest 4000 Patient Manual

1: Introduction

About the LifeVest system

The LifeVest device continuously monitors your heart. If it detects a life
threatening rhythm that is too fast, the device delivers treatment to restore
normal rhythm. If you are conscious, you can prevent a treatment by using the
response buttons when the device alerts you that a treatment is coming.

About this manual

This manual:
 is for patients who are using the LifeVest wearable defibrillator.
gives you instructions on the use and care of the device.
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 is intended to supplement the training you received when you were fitted with
the LifeVest device.

What's in this manual

Here's how to use this manual:
 The next few pages contain safety information, intended use locations,
essential performance, and electromagnetic compatibility guidance.
 Meet the LifeVest system tells you about the components, what they're
called, and basically how they work.
 Using the LifeVest device suggests a daily routine, tells you how to use and
care for the device, and tells you what to tell your family members.
 Assembling and putting on the garment goes into the specific details
about how to assemble the electrode belt to the garment, then how to put on
the assembled belt and garment. This section also covers connecting and
disconnecting the electrode belt, removing the garment when you shower or
bathe, as well as disassembling and laundering the garment.
 Responding to alarms explains the types of alarms and tells you what to do
if you get an alarm.
 Using the activities options covers options that can be prescribed by your
doctor while you're wearing the LifeVest.
 Appendixes include Quick charts, a Glossary, Symbols, and a Software
licensing statement. The quick charts are particularly helpful as reminders
of how to do things. The glossary defines terms and abbreviations. The list of
symbols defines icons on the components, in this manual, and on the
packaging.
 Use the Index at the back of the manual to find what you're looking for
quickly.
Introduction
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