Philips M3860A, M3861A manual Monitoring cautions, Maintenance cautions

P hili ps Me dical Sy stems

	5-5
safety levels	possible burns and ineffective energy
WARNING	Do not allow the defibrillator pads to touch each other or other ECG
	electrodes, lead wires, dressings, transdermal patches, etc. Such
	contact can cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns during
	defibrillation and may also divert the defibrillation current away from
	the heart.
WARNING	During defibrillation, air pockets between the skin and defibrillator
	pads can cause patient skin burns. To help prevent air pockets, make
	sure defibrillator pads completely adhere to the skin. Do not use
	dried out defibrillator pads.
safety level	possible patient injury
CAUTION	The HeartStart FR2+ advanced mode’s MANUAL CHARGE feature is
	intended for use only by authorized operators who have been specifically
	trained in cardiac rhythm recognition and in defibrillation therapy using
	manual charge and shock delivery.
	Monitoring cautions
	5
safety level	possible misinterpretation of ECG recordings
CAUTION	The LCD screen on the HeartStart FR2+ model M3860A is intended only
	for basic ECG rhythm identification. The frequency response of the
	monitor screen is not intended to provide the resolution needed for
	diagnostic and ST segment interpretation.
	Maintenance cautions
safety level	possible fire or shock hazard
CAUTION	Electrical shock hazard. Dangerous high voltages and currents are
	present. Do not open the HeartStart FR2+, remove its covers, or attempt
	repair. There are no user-serviceable components in the HeartStart FR2+.
	The HeartStart FR2+ should be returned to an authorized service center
	for repair.

Clinical and Safety Considerations