Defibtech RMU-2000 Manual page 41

Stabilization (continued)
• Remove the Stabilization Strap's Main Strap (shown on the previous page) from the
Carrying Case, if not already at the patient's side.
• Lift patient's head and place the Main Strap behind the patient's neck so that the soft pad
is in contact with the back of the patient's neck (the embroidered Defibtech logo should
be facing the ground). Note: Use other accepted patient handling techniques if the patient
has or may be suspected to have head, neck, spine or other bone-structure compromising
injuries.
• Connect the Main Strap to the Frame Straps by pushing the Main Strap's buckle connectors
into the connectors on the Frame Straps until they click and lock into place, as shown here:
Buckle Connector
(on Frame Strap)
Buckle Connector
(on Main Strap)
• The Stabilization Strap's length can be adjusted by either pulling on the ends of the Main
Strap (to tighten) or feeding the strap back through the buckle connector (to loosen), as
shown in the illustrations below. Be sure that the Stabilization Strap is sufficiently tightened
so that the RMU-2000 ACC's correct position over the patient's chest can be maintained.
• Make sure the Piston is correctly positioned on patient's chest. If not, stop compressions,
loosen the Stabilization Strap and readjust as instructed above. Note: As with any step in
using the RMU-2000 ACC, it is important to minimize the time CPR is not being performed.
If the RMU-2000 ACC is not performing compressions for any reason, always consider
performing manual CPR.
• To remove the Main Strap, squeeze the Main Strap's buckle connectors until they unlock
and release from the Frame Strap's connectors. Place the Main Strap back into the
Carrying Case.
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