Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 16)

Safety Information
1-2 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
TERMS
The following terms are used either in these operating instructions or on the LIFEPAK 20e
defibrillator/monitor:
Danger: Immediate hazards that will result in serious personal injury or death.
Warning: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in serious personal injury or death.
Caution: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury, product damage,
or property damage.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
The following are general warning and caution statements. Other specific warnings and cautions
are provided as needed in other sections of these operating instructions.
WARNINGS!
Shock hazard.
The defibrillator delivers up to 360 J 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, connectors, 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 hazard.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains
with protective earth.
Shock or fire hazard.
Do not immerse any portion of this defibrillator in water or other fluids. Avoid spilling any fluids on
defibrillator or accessories. Spilled liquids may cause the defibrillator and accessories to perform
inaccurately or fail. Do not clean with ketones or other flammable agents. Do not autoclave or
sterilize this defibrillator 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 could emit strong electromagnetic or radio frequency
disturbances that could cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) and affect the performance of
this defibrillator. EMI may result in improper defibrillator operation, distorted ECG, failure to
detect a shockable rhythm, or cessation of pacing. Avoid operating the defibrillator near
cauterizers, diathermy equipment, cellular phones, or other portable and mobile RF
communications equipment. Maintain equipment separation of at least 1.2 m (4 ft) and do not
rapidly key EMS radios on and off. Contact a technical support representative if assistance is
required.