Physio-Control LIFEPAK 1000 - Manual (Page 12)

Safety
1-2 LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Operating Instructions
TERMS
The following terms are used either in this manual or on the LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator.
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 responder-serviceable components and
dangerous high voltages may be present. Contact authorized service personnel.
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 improper
device operation, distorted ECG, or failure to detect a shockable rhythm. Avoid operating the
device near cauterizers, diathermy equipment, cellular phones, or other portable and mobile RF
communications equipment. Do not rapidly key EMS radios on and off. Refer to “LIFEPAK 1000
Defibrillator Electromagnetic Compliance Guidance” for recommended distances of equipment.
Contact authorized service personnel if assistance is required.
Possible electrical interference.
Using cables, electrodes, or accessories not specified for use with this device may result in
increased emissions or decreased resistance to electromagnetic interference which could
affect the performance of this device or of equipment in close proximity. Use only parts and
accessories specified in these operating instructions.
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.