User guide

Page viii P/N. 11016-001 Rev. January 7, 2005
AutoPulse™ Resuscitation System Model 100
User Guide
Caution:
United States federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed physician.
Caution:
The AutoPulse System is designed to be used only with Revivant Corporation-approved
accessories. The AutoPulse System will perform improperly if non-approved accessories are
used.
Caution:
Only use Revivant Corporation Batteries specifically designed for use with the AutoPulse
System. The use of other batteries may cause permanent damage to the AutoPulse Platform
and will void the warranty.
Caution:
Make sure that the LifeBand chest bands are
not
twisted before automatic
compressions begin.
Caution:
Do
not
submerge the AutoPulse Platform in liquid.
Caution:
Use care while using sharp instruments around the LifeBand CCA.
Caution:
Do not block the vents of the AutoPulse Platform.
Caution:
Do not use the AutoPulse Platform alone as a patient transportation aid.
Caution:
Straps or restraints used for transportation purposes
must not interfere
with the operation of
the AutoPulse Platform. Specifically, straps across the patient’s chest may restrict the
compression/decompression of the chest. In general, strapping schemes must not alter the
alignment of the patient to the AutoPulse Platform.
Warning:
If a user advisory or fault cannot be cleared or a system error occurs during active operation,
immediately revert to manual CPR.
Do not strap across, or otherwise constrain, the LifeBand chest bands. Constraining the
movement of the LifeBand chest bands can damage or break the LifeBand CCA.
Do not touch the patient while the AutoPulse Platform is analyzing the patient’s size.
Failure to properly position a patient, both vertically and laterally with respect to the
AutoPulse Platform, may cause injury to the patient.
If you must move or realign the patient, you must press the Stop/Cancel button before
adjustment.
Do not place your hands or any other objects on or under the LifeBand chest bands while the
AutoPulse System is analyzing the patient or during active operation.
Operating the AutoPulse System on a patient for extended periods of time may result in
minor skin irritation to the patient.
Check the patient’s chest rise during ventilation during active operation.