Users Guide Instruction Manual

P/N 11440-001 Rev. 3 Page iii
User Guide
Table of Contents
Figures ......................................................................................................................v
Tables ......................................................................................................................vii
Who Should Read this Guide .................................................................................ix
General Warnings and Precautions .......................................................................ix
Symbols ...................................................................................................................xi
1 Introduction of the AutoPulse
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.......................................................................1-1
1.1 Indication for Use .........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Description of the System ............................................................................................1-1
1.3 System Components .....................................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 AutoPulse Platform ...............................................................................................1-2
1.3.2 LifeBand Load-distributing Band (LDB) ...............................................................1-3
1.3.3 AutoPulse Power System Battery .........................................................................1-3
1.3.4 AutoPulse Power System Battery Charger ...........................................................1-4
1.4 User Controls and Indicators ........................................................................................1-4
1.4.1 ON/OFF Button ......................................................................................................1-4
1.4.2 User Controls .........................................................................................................1-4
1.4.2.1 Start/Continue Button ...................................................................................1-5
1.4.2.2 Stop/Cancel Button ........................................................................................1-5
1.4.2.3 Menu/Mode Switch Button ...........................................................................1-6
1.4.2.4 Move Up/Move Down Button .......................................................................1-6
1.4.2.5 Select Choice Button ......................................................................................1-7
1.4.2.6 Tone Mute Button .........................................................................................1-7
1.4.2.7 Increase/Decrease Contrast Button ...............................................................1-8
1.4.2.8 Power (Green LED) .........................................................................................1-9
1.4.2.9 Alert (Red LED) ...............................................................................................1-9
1.4.3 Battery Charge Status ...........................................................................................1-9
1.4.4 Performance Characteristics ...............................................................................1-11
2 Preparing the AutoPulse for Use .....................................................................2-1
2.1 LifeBand Load-distributing Band (LDB) .......................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Installing the LifeBand ..........................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Removing the LifeBand ........................................................................................2-4
2.1.2.1 Removing a LifeBand that is Cut or Not in the Home Position ...................2-7
2.2 Battery Installation and Removal ................................................................................2-9
2.3 Administrative Menu: User Pre-set Options .............................................................2-10
3 Using the AutoPulse .........................................................................................3-1
3.1 Deploying the AutoPulse System ................................................................................3-1
3.2 Starting Chest Compressions .......................................................................................3-8
3.3 Ending Active Device Use ...........................................................................................3-15
3.4 Preparing the AutoPulse for Its Next Use .................................................................3-15