Physio-Control TrueCPR - Manual (Page 10)

6 TrueCPR Device Instructions for Use
Using the TrueCPR Device
Figure 2 Alternative Device Position
8 Place the heel of your hand on the palm pad and begin compressions in time
with the metronome. Be sure to maintain correct CPR hand position.
IMPORTANT! Be sure to release each compression completely. The device
indicates compression depth and rate. It does not indicate recoil.
9 Follow the device metronome to maintain your compression rhythm.
Note: To silence the metronome, press the (MUTE) button.
10 Observe the screen for depth feedback and any alert indications. Adjust your
technique based on the feedback. See the screen illustrations beginning on
page 9 for descriptions of the feedback.
11 Provide rescue breaths when prompted by the ventilation screens and tones.
Three short tones indicate when you should prepare to ventilate. Two longer
tones indicate when ventilations should occur. Resume chest compressions
immediately after the two longer tones.
Note: When in No Airway mode, the device provides ventilation prompts at a
Back Pad in Side Position Chest Pad in Rotated Position
WARNING
POSSIBLE INEFFECTIVE CPR: If the screen on the TrueCPR device is
unreadable, unresponsive, or otherwise visibly damaged, do not use the
device. Perform CPR unaided instead.
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