Patient Alignment - ZOLL AutoPulse NXT User Manual

Note. Positive pressure ventilation can be performed synchronously at any decompression and/or during a
ventilation pause.
Note. Opening the band during active operation causes the system to stop operation immediately. To
restart compressions, refasten the long and short sides of the band, press Start.
9. To pause compressions, press Stop. The band loosens.
Note. The platform beeps once at 10 seconds, twice at 20 seconds, three times at 30 seconds, four times
at 40 seconds, five times at 50 seconds, and continuously at 60 seconds. Press Mute to temporarily silence
the beeps. See "Mute settings" on page 13.
Note. Press Stop twice to end the beeps. The band is ready for removal from the platform. See "Ending
treatment" on page 41.
10. To restart compressions, press Start.
Patient alignment and securing for transport
The platform is not intended to carry or transport a patient. To carry or transport the patient, secure the
platform to a transportation device such as the Quick Case carry sheet, gurney, or backboard. During
transport, regularly check the patient's alignment.
The patient can be secured to a transportation device and carried while the platform is performing active
compressions.
The platform does not require any patient restraints to perform compressions while the patient is lying on a
flat surface. However, patient restraints should be used to maintain alignment of the patient to the platform:
• If the platform cannot be set on a flat level surface
• If the platform is used during extrication or during transport
The platform is designed to be used with the accompanying accessories for securing the patient and maintain-
ing patient alignment.
Caution. Motion can cause the patient to shift and restraints to loosen, so make sure the alignment is correct
when strapping the patient to the platform. During active compressions, regularly check patient alignment to
the platform and band alignment to the patient's mid-axillary line.
When transporting the patient without the Quick Case carry sheet, secure the patient and the platform to a
transportation device using locally-approved procedures for safe transport.
Caution. Do not use the platform alone to transport the patient.
Caution. Straps or restraints must not alter the alignment of the patient to the platform or interfere with
operation of the platform. Ensure that compression and full decompression of the chest is not restricted
in any way.
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