Indications For Use; Contraindications For Use; Intended Users - HeartSine samaritan PAD SAM 500P User Manual

Indications for Use

Indications for use
The HeartSine samaritan® PAD
500P is indicated for use on victims of
cardiac arrest who are exhibiting the
following signs:
• Unconscious
• Not breathing
• Without circulation
The samaritan® PAD 500P is indicated for
use on patients greater than 8 years old
or over 55 lbs (25 kg) when used with the
adult samaritan® Pad-Pak (Pad-Pak-01 or
Pad-Pak-07). The samaritan® PAD 500P
is indicated for use on children between 1
and 8 years of age or up to 55 lbs (25 kg)
when used with the samaritan® Pediatric-
Pak (Pad-Pak-02).

Contraindications for use

If the patient is responsive or conscious,
do not use the SAM 500P to provide
treatment.
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Intended users

The samaritan® PAD 500P is intended
for use by personnel who have been
trained in its operation. Users should have
received training in basic life support /
AED, advanced life support or a physician-
authorized emergency medical response
training program.