Summary of Contents for Physio Control LIFEPAK CR Plus
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Physio-Control CR Plus AED Manual Get an original copy of the Physio-Control CR Plus AED Manual for manufacturer information about service, available accessories and how to use and maintain your device.
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Revision History These operating instructions describe the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators with software Version 3.0 or later. LIFEPAK, LIFEPAK CR, LIFEPAK EXPRESS, and QUIK-COMBO are registered trademarks of Physio-Control, Inc. ADAPTIV, CODE-STAT, CHARGE-PAK, QUIK-PAK, and Shock Advisory System are trademarks of Physio-Control, Inc.
About the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillators ..........1-10 Capabilities and Features......................1-10 2 Getting Started Unpacking and Inspecting Your LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator ..... 2-2 Where to Locate Your LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator ........2-3 Controls, Indicators, and Labels ......................2-4 Outside Controls, Indicators, and Labels ..................
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Supplies, Accessories, and Training Tools ................... 5-9 Warranty Information ........................... 5-9 6 Defibrillator Operating Settings Operating Settings and Setup Configuration ..................6-2 A Specifications B Shock Advisory System C User’s Checklist D Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidance Index LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
CPR and in using AEDs. Indications for Use The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are indicated for use on patients in cardiac arrest. The patient must be unresponsive (unconscious), not breathing normally, and showing no signs of circulation (for example, no pulse, no coughing, or no movement).
Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in serious personal injury or death to the user and/or the victim. Caution Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal injury to the user and/or the victim, product damage, or property damage. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
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This defibrillator may be damaged by mechanical or physical abuse, such as immersion in water or dropping the defibrillator. If the defibrillator has been abused, remove it from use and contact a qualified technician. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
Introduction SYMBOLS The following symbols may appear in this manual and on the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators. For more information about the readiness display symbols, refer to Section 2, "Getting Started". Symbol Explanation OK Indicator. On the readiness display—the defibrillator is ready for use.
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Symbol for China RoHS indicating the Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP) denoting the number of years before any substance is likely to leak out into the environment. Mark of conformity according to the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
Introduction ABOUT THE LIFEPAK CR PLUS AND LIFEPAK EXPRESS DEFIBRILLATORS The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are designed for indoor and outdoor use. The LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillator has two models available—fully automatic and semiautomatic. The LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator is semiautomatic. After the electrode pads are applied, the fully automatic model evaluates the heart rhythm and, if a shockable rhythm is detected, delivers a shock without any responder assistance.
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GETTING STARTED This section provides an orientation to the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators and describes how to prepare the defibrillator for use. Unpacking and Inspecting Your page 2-2 LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Where to Locate Your LIFEPAK CR Plus or...
Getting Started UNPACKING AND INSPECTING YOUR LIFEPAK CR PLUS OR LIFEPAK EXPRESS DEFIBRILLATOR To help ensure the integrity of your defibrillator and to verify that it is complete, perform the initial inspection as follows: 1 Remove your defibrillator and examine the outside for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping.
Getting Started WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR LIFEPAK CR PLUS OR LIFEPAK EXPRESS DEFIBRILLATOR The defibrillator should be easy to reach in a location free of obstacles. This could include a location near existing emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers and first-aid kits. When considering location, avoid areas that expose the defibrillator to moisture, dust, or extreme temperatures.
Getting Started CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND LABELS This section introduces you to the controls, indicators, and labels on the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators. Outside Controls, Indicators, and Labels Controls, indicators, and labels on the outside of the defibrillator are identified in Figure 2-1 and described in Table 2-1.
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After you pull the electrode packet release handle and tear open the electrode packet, you will see the features shown in Figure 2-3. Electrode connector Speaker Electrode indicators Shock button Electrode pads Blue plastic Inside Features After Releasing the QUIK-PAK Electrode Packet Figure 2-3 LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
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USING THE DEFIBRILLATOR This section provides information and instructions for using the LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator on a victim in cardiac arrest. Warnings and Cautions page 3-2 Responding to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergency Voice Instructions and Tones...
RESPONDING TO A SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST EMERGENCY If not treated, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) will cause death. In an SCA situation, it is important to remember to immediately call for help and activate your emergency response system. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
Using the Defibrillator Basic Steps for Using the LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Responding to an SCA emergency using the defibrillator involves these basic steps: Determine if the victim is in SCA. A person in SCA will not respond when you try to shake him or her.
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If the victim starts moving, coughing, or breathing regularly, place the victim in the recovery position (as instructed in CPR training) and keep him or her as still as possible. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
Using the Defibrillator TROUBLESHOOTING This section explains problems you may encounter while using the LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator. For information about keeping your defibrillator in a state of readiness, refer to Section 5. Troubleshooting During Victim Use...
DATA STORAGE This section describes the data that the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators store when used in an SCA event. This manual does not provide instructions for how to hand off defibrillation data to the emergency medical system or hospital personnel. Because this process varies from area to area, check with the emergency medical system administration for information and directions.
Data Storage OVERVIEW OF DATA STORAGE Each time you use the LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator, it digitally saves data about the victim that can be transferred to a PC. This data can be provided to emergency medical personnel or hospital personnel to aid in case review for quality control, training, and research purposes.
CARING FOR YOUR DEFIBRILLATOR This section explains how to help keep your LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator in good working condition. Cared for properly, your defibrillator is built to give you many years of service. Maintaining a State of Readiness...
Caring for Your Defibrillator MAINTAINING A STATE OF READINESS Your LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator does not require routine maintenance. It performs an automatic self-test once a week and every time you turn it on. The electrode indicators briefly flash during the test.
Keep the defibrillator at temperatures between 0° – 50°C (32° – 122°F) while the new battery charger charges the internal battery. The internal battery may not charge effectively at lower temperatures. Temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F) for longer than seven days can permanently damage the internal battery. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
Close the lid. Confirm that the packet Use By date is visible through the upper right-hand corner of the lid. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
Items should be clean and contaminant-free prior to being recycled. Recycling of Disposable Electrodes After using disposable electrodes, follow your local clinical procedures for recycling. Packaging Packaging should be recycled according to national and local regulations. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
Defibrillator Operating Settings OPERATING SETTINGS AND SETUP CONFIGURATION The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators have several operating settings. The settings range from defining the time and date used by the defibrillator, to the energy sequence and protocol of the shocks delivered. This group of operating settings are the defibrillator’s setup configuration.
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Table 6-1 Operating Settings Description Default Setting Time Zone This setting sets the time zone for the location of None the defibrillator. Choices are 74 time zones with universal time code (UTC). LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
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The device allows a defibrillation shock only if the Shock Advisory System advises defibrillation. Device Capacity: LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillator — Thirty (30) full discharges or 210 minutes of “ON time” with a fully charged device. LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillator — Twenty (20) full discharges or 140 minutes of “ON time”...
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Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Water Resistance: IEC60529/EN60529 IPX4 “Splash proof” with electrodes connected and CHARGE-PAK installed. EMC: Refer to Appendix D for EMC information as defined in IEC 60601-1-2. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
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Minimum 200 time stamped Event Log markers. Communications: Wireless transfer to a personal computer. Data Review: Physio-Control provides an array of tools to meet customer needs for data viewing and analysis. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
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200 J biphasic shocks will in some cases enable earlier termination of VF. Therefore, we conclude that biphasic shocks for VF delivered at conventional energy levels have the potential to improve outcome in resuscitation of victims with sudden cardiac arrest. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions...
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The Physio-Control patented Shock Advisory System is an ECG analysis system built into the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators that advises the operator if it detects a shockable or nonshockable rhythm. This system makes it possible for individuals not trained to interpret ECG rhythms to provide potentially-lifesaving therapy to victims of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
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VT= ventricular tachycardia NSR = normal sinus rhythm The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators were also tested using paced rhythms recorded at high-fidelity from victims with implanted pacemakers. The high-fidelity pacemaker spikes were also added to samples of ventricular fibrillation to test the defibrillator’s ability to reach a shock decision in the case of ventricular fibrillation with an implanted, active pacemaker.
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Table D-1 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the defibrillator should ensure that the defibrillator is used in such an environment.
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Table D-2 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the defibrillator should ensure that the defibrillator is used in such an environment.
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Electromagnetic Environment – Guidance Test Level The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the defibrillator should ensure that the defibrillator is used in such an environment.
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Equipment and the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the defibrillator can...
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