User guide
P/N. 11016-001 Rev. January 7, 2005 Page vii
AutoPulse™ Resuscitation System Model 100
User Guide
Preface
This document describes the operating steps and maintenance requirements for the AutoPulse
Resuscitation System Model 100 (also known as the
AutoPulse
System
).
Proper use of the AutoPulse System requires a thorough understanding of the System, and appropriate
training and practice using the System.
Please read the entire
User Guide
before operating the AutoPulse System.
Who Should Read this Guide 0
This document should be read by personnel who will use this product and who are trained in Basic Life
Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Life Support (ALS) techniques. This includes emergency medical
technicians, paramedics, nurses, physicians, police, and fire rescue personnel, and people certified to
administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
General Warnings and Precautions 0
Warning:
•
The AutoPulse System is
not
intended for pediatric use.
•
The AutoPulse System is
not
intended for patients with traumatic injury (wounds resulting
from sudden physical injury or violence).
•
Manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should start immediately and should not be
postponed by deployment of the AutoPulse System.
•
The AutoPulse System must be used
only
in cases that manual CPR would normally be
initiated. Personnel certified in manual CPR must always be present during the AutoPulse
System operation.
•
The AutoPulse Platform is
not
intended for carrying a patient. The AutoPulse Platform
should be secured to the top of a backboard or other equipment used to carry or transport the
patient, if necessary. During transport, regular checks of the patient’s alignment should be
performed.
•
Failure to properly position the LifeBand
Chest Compression Assembly (CCA) at the
patient’s armpit line may cause injury to the patient.
•
Do not place or position the patient on the AutoPulse Platform in either a facedown
orientation or on the patient’s side.
•
If a system error occurs during active operation, immediately revert to manual CPR.