Defibtech DDU-2450 Series User Manual - Manual (Page 12)

• Aggressive or prolonged CPR to a patient with defibrillation pads attached can cause damage to the pads.
Replace the defibrillation pads if they become damaged during use.
• Possible Radio Frequency (RF) interference from RF devices such as cellular phones and two-way radios can cause
improper AED operation. Normally using a cell phone near the AED should not cause a problem; however, a distance
of 2 meters (6 feet) between RF devices and the DDU-2000 Series AED is recommended.
• CPR during analysis can cause incorrect or delayed diagnosis by the patient analysis system.
• Handling or transporting the patient during ECG analysis can cause incorrect or delayed diagnosis, especially if
very low amplitude or low frequency rhythms are present. If the patient is being transported, stop vehicle before
beginning ECG analysis.
• In patients with cardiac pacemakers, the DDU-2000 Series AED may have reduced sensitivity and not detect all
shockable rhythms. If you know the patient has an implanted pacemaker, do not place electrodes directly over an
implanted device.
• During defibrillation, air pockets between the skin and defibrillation pads can cause patient skin burns. To help
prevent air pockets, make sure self-adhesive defibrillation pads completely adhere to the skin. Do not use dried
out or expired defibrillation pads.
• User-initiated and automatic self-tests are designed to assess the DDU-2000 Series AED’s readiness for use.
However, no degree of testing can assure performance or detect abuse, damage, or a defect that occurred after the
most recent test is completed.
• Use of damaged equipment or accessories may cause the device to perform improperly and/or result in injury to the
patient or operator.
• The DDU-2400 Manual Mode Charge feature can deliver dangerous energy when used inappropriately; Manual Mode
is intended for use only by authorized operators who have been specifically trained in cardiac rhythm recognition and
in manual defibrillation therapy.
• Possible misinterpretation of ECG data. The frequency response of the LCD display is intended for basic ECG
rhythm identification; it does not provide the resolution required for pacemaker pulse identification or accurate
measurements, such as QRS duration and ST segment interpretation. For such purposes an ECG Monitor with an
appropriate frequency response should be used.
• Follow voice prompts if the LCD screen becomes blank or unreadable.
2.3
CAUTION
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTIONS
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Conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that may result in minor
personal injury, damage to the DDU-2000 Series AED, or loss of data.
• Follow all battery pack labeling instructions. Do not install battery packs after the expiration date.
• Follow all defibrillation pad label instructions. Use defibrillation pads prior to their expiration date. Do not re-use
defibrillation pads. Discard defibrillation pads after use (in the event of suspected pad malfunction, return pads to
Defibtech for testing).
• Recycle or dispose of lithium battery packs in accordance with local, state, provincial, and/or national regulations. To
avoid fire and explosion hazard, do not burn or incinerate the battery pack. Do not crush.
• Use and store the DDU-2000 Series AED only within the range of environmental conditions specified in the technical
specifications.
• If possible, disconnect the DDU-2000 Series AED from the patient prior to use of other defibrillators.
• Do not connect the DDU-2000 Series AED to a PC or other device (using the USB port) while the unit’s electrodes
are still connected to the patient.
• Using non-Defibtech Data Cards (DDC cards) may damage the unit and will void the warranty.
• Although the DDU-2000 Series AED is designed for a wide variety of field use conditions, rough handling
beyond specifications may result in damage to the unit.
2. Danger
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W
arnings,
And Cautions
WARNINGS (continued)
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