Physio-Control TrueCPR - Manual (Page 11)

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ratio of 30 compressions to 2 ventilations (30:2). When in Airway mode,
ventilation prompts are not provided. See “Using the TrueCPR Device with
Secured Airway” on page 7 for more information.
12 Continue CPR as long as indicated by your local protocols. When
compressions stop, the inactivity timer appears in place of the compression
rate meter. If compressions resume within 10 minutes, compression
feedback resumes. The device turns off automatically after 10 minutes with
no activity.
13 To turn the device off, press and hold the (POWER) button for 2 seconds.
Using the TrueCPR Device on a Mattress
If the patient is on a mattress, place a backboard beneath the patient according
to standard protocols. Then insert the TrueCPR device back pad between the
patient and backboard.
Using the TrueCPR Device with Secured Airway
When the TrueCPR device turns on, it defaults to No Airway mode. Ventilation
prompts are provided at a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 ventilations (30:2). If an
artificial airway is in place, press the
(AIRWAY) button to switch the device to
Airway (continuous compressions) mode.
The following two changes occur when the device is switched to Airway mode.
• The airway indicator appears on the screen.
• Ventilation prompts are not provided.
Each time you press the AIRWAY button, the device switches between Airway
mode and No Airway mode.
Inactivity timer
Airway indicator
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