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Safety Notes
1.4
Contraindication for use
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FRED PA-1
1.4 Contraindication for use
The defibrillator must
not
be used when the person:
– is responsive
– is breathing normally
– has pulse
Do not use the device in or near magnetic resonance imaging equipment (MRI).
Danger of explosion! —
The device must not be used in areas where there is
any danger of explosion. There might be a danger of explosion in areas where
flammable products (petrol), flammable anaesthetic agents or products for skin
cleaning/disinfection are in use, or where the ambient air's oxygen concentration
is higher than 25 %.
The FRED PA-1 must not be used in ambulances and emergency vehicles.
1.5 Organisational Measures
Before using the unit, ensure that an introduction regarding the unit functions
and the safety precautions has been provided and understood.
Keep these operating instructions in an accessible place for reference when re-
quired. Make sure that they are always complete and legible.
1.6 Safety-Conscious Operation
Danger of electric shock!
- Danger for user, rescuer and patient.
The energy applied to the patient can be conducted through the patient to other
persons, who may suffer a lethal electric shock. Therefore:
– do not touch the patient, the electrodes or other conducting objects during defi-
brillation.
– do not defibrillate the patient in a puddle of water or on other conducting surfac-
es,
– switch the device off when it is no longer used.
Danger of explosion! —
The device must not be used in areas where there is
any danger of explosion. There might be a danger of explosion in areas where
flammable products (petrol), flammable anaesthetic agents or products for skin
cleaning/disinfection are in use, or where the ambient air's oxygen concentration
is higher than 25 %.
Immediately report any changes that impair safety (including operating behav-
iour) to the responsible person.
Only use original SCHILLER electrodes.
Check that the unit's casing and electrode connections are not damaged.
After use, refer to the chapter
Immediately replace a damaged unit, or damaged cables and connections.
Operating the device with a defective casing or damaged cables constitutes a
danger to life.
Only operate the device in accordance with the specified technical data.