Philips M5066A owner manual Patient handling

Philips Medical Systems

D	Warnings and precautions
	It is important to understand how to use your HeartStart Defibrillator safely.
	Please read these warnings and precautions carefully.
	A warning describes something that could cause serious personal injury or death.
	A precaution describes something that could cause minor personal injury,
	damage to the HeartStart, loss of data stored in the HeartStart, or less chance of
	successful defibrillation.
	NOTE: The HeartStart Defibrillator is designed to be used only with Philips-
	approved accessories. The HeartStart may perform improperly if non-
	approved accessories are used.
	Warnings	D
flammable gases	If the HeartStart is used to give a shock in the presence of flammable gases such as
	in an oxygen tent, there is a risk of explosion. Move supplemental oxygen and
	oxygen delivery devices away from the defibrillation pads. (However, it is safe to
	use the HeartStart on someone wearing an oxygen mask.)
battery	The HeartStart M5070A battery is not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge,
	open, crush, or burn the battery, or it may explode or catch fire.
fluids	Do not let fluids get into the HeartStart. Avoid spilling any fluids on the HeartStart
	or its accessories. Spilling fluids into the HeartStart may damage it or cause a fire
	or shock hazard. Do not sterilize the HeartStart or its accessories.
accessories	Using damaged or expired equipment or accessories may cause the HeartStart
	Defibrillator to perform improperly, and/or injure the patient or the user.
patient handling	Performing CPR or otherwise handling or moving the patient while the HeartStart
	is analyzing heart rhythm can cause an incorrect or delayed analysis. If the
	HeartStart tells you a shock is advised while you are handling or moving the
	patient, stop the vehicle or CPR and keep the patient as still as possible for at least
	15 seconds. This will give the HeartStart time to reconfirm the analysis before
	telling you to press the Shock button.
cell phones	The HeartStart can work correctly when it is fairly close to equipment like
	emergency two-way radios and cell phones. Normally, using a cell phone near the
	patient should not cause a problem for the HeartStart. However, it is best to keep
	such equipment only as close as necessary to the patient and the HeartStart.

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