Physio-Control TrueCPR - Manual (Page 9)

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Using the TrueCPR Device
Performing CPR
To use the TrueCPR device:
1 Confirm patient is in cardiac arrest.
2 Remove the device from the carrying bag.
3 Separate the chest pad and back pad.
4 Press the (POWER) button to turn the device on. The calibration screen
appears.
IMPORTANT! Do not press on the chest pad until calibration is complete
and feedback screen appears (approximately 3 seconds).
5 Position the back pad beneath the patient as shown in Figure 1. This helps
the back pad stay in position. The back pad may be placed on either side of
the patient.
6 Dry chest if necessary to prevent the chest pad from slipping.
7 Place the chest pad so that the palm pad is in the middle of the chest, on the
lower half of the sternum.
Figure 1 Recommended Device Position
Notes:
•
If the Reposition Back Pad alert indicator appears, adjust the back pad
position. See “Alert Indicators” on page 11 for more information. If the
Reposition Back Pad alert persists, perform CPR unaided.
• If the device cannot be placed in the recommended position, the
alternative position shown in Figure 2 may be used. When the back pad is
placed in the side position, the chest pad must be rotated 180°. Keep the
palm pad in the middle of the chest on the lower half of the sternum. If the
device cannot be positioned properly, perform CPR unaided.
Back Pad in Vertical Position Chest Pad in Vertical Position
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