Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus User Manual
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LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 Introduction
About Automatic External Defibrillators ............................................................................................... 1-2
Indications for Use........................................................................................................................ 1-2
Contraindications ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Why the Need for Defibrillators .................................................................................................... 1-2
Terminology.................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Text Conventions .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 1-4
Safety Terms ................................................................................................................................ 1-4
General Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................................. 1-5
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 1-7
About the LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillators ................................................ 1-10
Capabilities and Features........................................................................................................... 1-10
2 Getting Started
Unpacking and Inspecting Your LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator ..................... 2-2
Where to Locate Your LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator .................................... 2-3
Controls, Indicators, and Labels .......................................................................................................... 2-4
Outside Controls, Indicators, and Labels ..................................................................................... 2-4
Inside Features............................................................................................................................. 2-5
3 Using the Defibrillator
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
Responding to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergency .......................................................................... 3-2
Basic Steps for Using the LIFEPAK CR Plus or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator....................... 3-3
What to Do After Emergency Medical Personnel Arrive............................................................... 3-5
What to Do After Using Your Defibrillator ..................................................................................... 3-5
Voice Instructions and Tones ............................................................................................................... 3-5
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 3-6