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Intended use
1.7 Pictograms on PRIMEDIC
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Intended use
PRIMEDIC
This device is intended to be used by non-experts and trained first-aiders. It may only
be used on patients who are unconscious and who are not breathing.
The main application is to carry out transthoracic defibrillation in asynchronous mode.
The decision on the necessity of applying a shock is carried out automatically by the
device.
The operator is guided by spoken instructions and clear written and pictorial
information. After switching on the device, the patient is connected to it using the
enclosed adhesive electrodes. After this, automatic rhythm analysis is carried out by the
device. Only if a rhythm is detected by the device as being ventricular fibrillation
(=shockable), does it suggest treatment with a high energy shock. All other rhythms
are classified as not requiring a shock. The time from the start of analysis until the
shock is applied is less than 30 s.
The energy levels of the first, second and third shock are predefined by the maximum
set points for the electric current 20A, 25A and 30A, as well as by the capacitor voltage
which depends on the patient impedance.
For safety reasons, no shock is given with asystolia, as no therapeutic effect is to be
expected. Controlled ventricular electrical activity caused by supraventricular
tachycardia such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular extra-systoles and
idioventricular rhythms does not lead to a shock being applied. After administering a
shock, the rhythm is analysed by the device again. If other rhythms that can be treated
with a high energy shock are found (ventricular fibrillation), then a recommendation
for additional shocks is given. After the second shock, all additional shocks are applied
Operating Instructions
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TM
Not to be reused
Expiry date
Batch ID
Only for adults
Order number
Storage temperature information
in Celsius and Fahrenheit
TM
HeartSave AED
HeartSave AED / AED-M, 21212 / GB / E02
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