ZOLL AutoPulse 100 - Manual (Page 55)

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User Guide
3.3 Ending Active Device Use
1. After either successful resuscitation or termination of activities, press the Stop/Cancel button
followed by the ON/OFF button. The Stop/Cancel button action will cease the compression cycles
and relax the LifeBand (see Figure 3-14). The ON/OFF button action will power down the
AutoPulse.
2. Open the Velcro
®
fastener and lift or log roll off the patient from the AutoPulse Platform, as
necessary.
3.4 Preparing the AutoPulse for Its Next Use
1. Remove the LifeBand from the AutoPulse Platform. Refer to Section 2.1.2, “Removing the
LifeBand” for more information.
2. Discard the LifeBand as it is a single-use component. Treat the LifeBand as contaminated
medical waste and dispose of it accordingly.
3. Clean the AutoPulse Platform before its next use. Refer to Section 4.2, “Cleaning the AutoPulse
Platform” for more information.
4. Replace the LifeBand before returning the AutoPulse to service. Refer to Section 2.1.1, “Installing
the LifeBand” for more information.
5. Remove the AutoPulse Battery.
Note: Ensure that the AutoPulse is powered down before removing and replacing the Battery.
6. Replace the Battery with a fully charged Battery before returning the AutoPulse to service.
7. Recharge the used Battery as necessary for future use.
3.5 Periodic Electrocardiogram (ECG) Monitoring and/or
Defibrillation
When the AutoPulse is used in conjunction with defibrillators or with other therapeutic devices that must
monitor an ECG signal, interruption of the compression cycles may be required to avoid ECG motion
artifact associated with mechanical chest compressions.
To temporarily interrupt the AutoPulse’s active operation, press the Stop/Cancel button.
To restart the AutoPulse, follow the procedures in Section 3.2, “Starting Chest Compressions”.