Operating instructions

FAST-PATCH
®
defibrillation cable
for LIFEPAK
®
500 automated external defibrillator
Instructions for Use
LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator Operating Instructions C-1
©1996–2003 Medtronic Physio-Control Corp.
Appendixes
Introduction
To use FAST-PATCH disposable defibrillation/
ECG electrodes, the LIFEPAK 500 automated
external defibrillator (AED) requires this
FAST-PATCH defibrillation cable (see Figure 1).
Figure 1 FAST-PATCH defibrillation cable for the
LIFEPAK 500 AED
Symbols
The following symbols appear on the defibrillation
cable:
Important
Operators should be thoroughly familiar with the
LIFEPAK 500 AED Operating Instructions and
the FAST-PATCH disposable defibrillation/ECG
electrode Operating Instructions before using this
defibrillation cable.
Cable Attachment
A lanyard is provided to help prevent loss of the
defibrillation cable.
To attach the lanyard:
1 Loop the lanyard around the AED connector-
end of the cable (see Figure 2).
2 Loop the defibrillation cable through the
lanyard and around the AED handle (see
Figure 2).
3 Insert the cable firmly into the AED until a
positive stop is felt (see Figure 3).
Figure 2 Attaching lanyard
Figure 3 Inserting defibrillation cable into AED
Remove the defibrillation cable for data transfer
by pulling the connector straight out. Reconnect
the defibrillation cable to the AED after data
transfer, or close the protective cover on the AED
cable connector.
WARNING!
Inability to deliver therapy.
Only FAST-PATCH electrodes can be used
with the FAST-PATCH defibrillation cable.
CAUTION!
Possible equipment damage.
To prevent water or foreign substance
contamination, keep the protective cover for
the AED connector closed or the defibrillation
cable inserted when the device is not in use.
Attention, consult
accompanying documents
+ Positive terminal
– Negative terminal
(3.5 ft)
1. 2.
AED Cable Connector