Operating instructions

1-2 LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Safety Information
TERMS
The following terms are used either in this manual or on the LIFEPAK 500 AED:
Danger: Immediate hazards that will result in serious personal injury or death.
Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in serious personal injury or death.
Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal injury, product damage, or
property damage.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
The following section provides general warning and caution statements. Other specific warnings and
cautions are provided as needed in other sections of this manual.
WARNINGS!
Shock hazard.
The defibrillator delivers up to 360 joules of electrical energy. Unless properly used as described in
these Operating Instructions, this electrical energy may cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to
operate this device unless thoroughly familiar with these Operating Instructions, and the function of all
controls, indicators, connections, and accessories.
Shock hazard.
Do not disassemble the defibrillator. It contains no operator serviceable components and dangerous
high voltages may be present. Contact authorized service personnel for repair.
Shock or fire hazard.
Do not immerse any portion of this device in water or other fluids. Avoid spilling any fluids on device or
accessories. Do not clean with ketones or other flammable agents. Do not autoclave or sterilize this
device or accessories unless otherwise specified.
Possible fire or explosion.
Do not use this device in the presence of flammable gases or anesthetics. Use care when operating
this device close to oxygen sources (such as bag-valve-mask devices or ventilator tubing). Turn off gas
source or move source away from patient during defibrillation.
Possible electrical interference with device performance.
Equipment operating in close proximity may emit strong electromagnetic or radio frequency
interference (RFI) which could affect the performance of this device. RFI may result in distorted ECG
and failure to detect a shockable rhythm. Avoid operating device near cauterizers, diathermy
equipment, or cellular phones. Maintain equipment separation of at least four feet and do not rapidly
key EMS radios on and off. Contact Technical Support if assistance is required.
Possible electrical interference.
This defibrillator may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) especially during charge and energy
transfers. EMI may affect the performance of equipment operating in close proximity. Verify the effects
of defibrillator discharge on other equipment prior to using defibrillator in an emergency situation, if
possible.
Possible device shutdown.
Always have access to a spare, fully-charged, properly maintained battery. Replace the battery when
the device displays a low battery warning.