ZOLL E Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev D User Manual
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E Series Operator’s Guide
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9650-1210-01 Rev. R
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The potential equalization connector on the rear connector panel of the device has no function during physiological
monitoring or delivery of therapy.
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Follow all recommended maintenance instructions. If a problem occurs, obtain service immediately. Do not use the
device until it has been inspected by the appropriate personnel.
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Do not use the unit’s ECG out signal as a sync pulse for another defibrillator or cardioverter.
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To ensure patient safety, connect the ECG out jack and modem (if available) only to other equipment with
galvanically-isolated circuits.
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The ECG out signal is delayed by up to 25 ms. This delay must be considered when the ECG out signal is used as
an input to other devices requiring R-wave synchronization.
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The E Series device may not perform to specifications when stored at the upper or lower extreme limits of storage
temperature and immediately put into use.
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Avoid using the E Series adjacent to, or stacked on, other equipment. If unavoidable, verify that the E Series
operates normally in this configuration before clinical use.
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The E Series should be installed and put into service according to the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
information in Appendix A of this manual.
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The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified in this manual and related E Series
option manual inserts may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the E Series.
Operator Safety
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Do not use E Series products in the presence of oxygen-rich atmosphere, flammable anesthetics or other
flammable agents (such as gasoline). Using the instrument near the site of a gasoline spill may cause an explosion.
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Do not use the instrument near or within puddles of water. Electrical safety of the device may be compromised
when wet.
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Do not discharge the unit with paddles or MFE pads shorted together or in open air.
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Warn all persons in attendance of the patient to STAND CLEAR prior to defibrillator discharge.
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Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment connected to the patient during defibrillation. A severe shock can
result. Do not allow exposed portions of the patient’s body to come in contact with metal objects, such as a bed
frame, as unwanted pathways for defibrillation current may result.
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Avoid contact with conductive fluids during defibrillation as unwanted current pathways may result.
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For defibrillation using paddles, utilize only high conductivity electrolyte gel specified by the manufacturer for such
use.
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To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow electrolyte gel to accumulate on hands or paddle handles.
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To avoid risk of electrical shock, do no touch the gelled area of the MFE Pads while pacing. When defibrillating with
paddles, use your thumbs to operate the SHOCK buttons in order to avoid inadvertent operator shock. No portion
of the hand should be near the paddle plates.
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Disconnect all electro-medical equipment that is not defibrillation-protected from the patient prior to defibrillation.
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Always check that the equipment functions properly and is in proper condition before use.
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Do not discharge the defibrillator except as indicated in the instructions. Do not discharge the defibrillator if the
MFE Pads are not properly attached to the patient.
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Only use thumbs to depress the paddle SHOCK buttons. Failure to do so could result in the inadvertent depression
of the energy select buttons, causing the defibrillator to disarm itself.
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When the unit is connected to an AC power source, turning the selector switch to OFF is not sufficient to disconnect
AC power from the unit. Instead, disconnect the AC power cord to completely remove AC power from the unit.
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The use of accessory equipment not complying with the equivalent safety requirements of this equipment may lead
to a reduced level of safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice shall include:
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Use of the accessory in the patient vicinity
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Evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been performed in accordance with the appropriate
IEC (EN) 60601-1-1 harmonized national standards.
Patient Safety
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The use of the E Series Defibrillator is restricted to one patient at a time.