HeartSine samaritan PAD Manual
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1. TE Heartsine samaritan PAD USERS MANUAL H017 001 030 4 TABLE OF CONTENT Available PAD Configuration 4 CPR Guideline Comparsion 4 Introduction 5 Sudden Cardiac Arrest 5 Heart Rhythm 5 Detecting Fibrillation 5 Intended Users 5 Training 5 Your Samaritan PAD 6 Unpacking Your PAD 6 PAD Features 6 Please Note 6 Preparing for Use 7 Installation T Where to Store Your PAD T Self Test 8 Replace the Pad Pak 8 Maintenance 8 Status Indicator 9 Soft Carry Case 9 Cleaning 9 How to Use the PAD 10 Pre Defibrillation Action 10 CPR Fundamentals 10 CPR Guidelines 11 l oo Icons used in this manual Performing Defibrillation 12 Step by Step Introduction 12 15 ES NOTE After Using the PAD 16 Troubleshooting 16 A WARNING Warnings 17 Incident Notification 17 E VOICE PROMPT Glossary 18 Abbreviations 18 E TODO Product List 19 gt e www heartsine com 3 AVAILABLE SAMARITAN PAD CONFIGURATION HeartSine Technologies provides you with a fully configureable samaritan PAD system to allow you to comply with your chosen SCA treatment protocol Our current devices can be configured to be compliant with the 2000 or 2005 version of the AHA ERC guidelines on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care ECC You should have been trained in the appropriate version of the AHA ERC guidelines and the use of your device configuration Contact HeartSine or your authorised HeartSine distributor fo2. is an indicator which will flash approximately once every five seconds When itis flashing itis an indication that the PAD is ready for use If this indicator is not flashing then there is a problem with your samaritan PAD If this is the case please refer to the trouble shooting section for further guidance and fault finding advice This is an indicator which will flash once every five seconds When it is flashing it is an indication that the PAD is ready for use SAMARITAN PAD SOFT CARRY CASE The samaritan PAD and samaritan PAD soft carry case have been designed to allow the rescuer to use the samaritan PAD without having to open the carry case FRONT BACK Clear window for quick start card www heartsine com A clear plastic cover protects the samaritan PAD while allowing the rescuer to operate the unit If your PAD is stored in the soft carry case it is not necessary to remove it from the case to operate it Pull GREEN Tab to remove electrodes CLEANING YOUR PAD To clean the samaritan PAD wipe the device with a soft cloth that has been dampened by one of the following gt Soapy water gt Isopropyl alcohol 70 solution Do not immerse any part of the PAD in water or any type of fluid Contact with fluids may seriously damage the device or cause fire or shock hazard with abrasive materials cleaners or Do not clean the samaritan PAD A solvents HOW TO USE THE PAD The He
3. PAD or if you require any further information on the samaritan PAD its accessories or any other products please contact us ABBREVIATIONS CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR D Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Defibrillation SCA Sudden cardiac arrest VF Ventriculary Fibrillation BLS Basic Life Support ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support PRODUCT LIST SELECTION PAD DEVICES PAD BAS 00 PAD BAS 05 PAD DAT 00 PAD DAT 05 PAD FIR 00 PAD FIR 05 PAD TRN 00 PAD TRN 05 DISPOSABLES PAD PAK 01 PAD PAK 02 DATA MANAGEMENT amp ACCESSORIES PAD ACC 01 PAD ACC 02 PAD ACC 03 PAD ACC 04 PAD ACC 09 PAD ACC 16 TRANSPORT 8 CASES PAD BAG 01 PAD BAG 02 PAD BAG 03 PAD BAG 04 PAD CAB 01 PAD CAB 02 PAD CAB 03 TRAINING SYSTEMS 8 LITERATURE TRN BAS 00 TRN BAS 05 TNR PAK 01 TNR PAK 02 TNR PAK 03 TNR ACC 01 TNR ACC 04 Order Fax 44 2890939401 PAD User Manual PAD Basic Life Saver System AHA ERC 2000 Guidelines PAD Basic Life Saver System AHA ERC 2005 Guidelines PAD with Data Management Package AHA ERC 2000 Guidelines PAD with Data Management Package AHA ERC 2005 Guidelines PAD First Responder AHA ERC 2000 Guidelines PAD First Responder AHA ERC 2005 Guidelines PAD with Trainer Kit AHA ERC 2000 Guidelines PAD with Trainer Kit AHA ERC 2005 Guidelines Pad Pak ADULT Cartridge Pad Pak PAEDIATRIC Cartridge middle of 2006 USB Cable with SAVER Software CD ROM amp License USB Data Down
4. artSine samaritan PAD is designed for the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest SCA It should only be used to treat someone who may be a victim of a SCA and is B unresponsive to stimulus B not breathing B exhibiting no signs of life If the person is unresponsive but you are unsure that they have suffered from a SCA begin CPR When appropriate apply the defibrillator and follow the audible instructions The PAD will only administer a shock if it is needed A voice prompt will tell you A when to press the shock button to administer defibrillation therapy The samaritan PAD should not be A used on someone who is responsive when shaken or breathing normally PRE DEFIBRILLATION ACTION Prior to using a PAD it is advised to perform the following checks and actions in order to prepare the patient Remove clothing to expose bare chest If excessively hairy shave hair from areas to which defibrillation pads are to be applied Ensure that the patient chest is dry If necessary dry chest area gt Ensure no rescuer or bystander are in contact with the patient while the PAD is assessing the patients heart rhythm or while defibrillation shock is being applied CPR FUNDAMENTALS The following is a brief overview of the fundamentals of CPR for lay rescuers as advised by both the American Heart Association AHA and the European Resuscitation Council ERC in their 2005 published Guidelines for CPR and ECC Thi
5. ay Check for Breathing Check for Circulation If needed begin CPR 4 e 4 If needed begin CPR The PAD will continue in a 3 escalating energy shock protocol with a one minute CPR interval The energy and CPR configuration of your device can be seen by reading the label situated on the front membrane e g Follow the voice prompts until the emergency services arrive TNA A A 2 AHA ERC 2005 configuration El It s safe to touch the patient E Begin CPR Begin CPR immediately The PAD will remain in CPR mode for 2 minutes After 2 minutes of CPR you will hear the following audible prompt if Stop CPR The PAD will then return to Step 6 Ensure no one is in contact with the patient and proceed as before NOTE PERFORMING CPR When performing CPR watch and listen to the PAD The OK to touch indicator will flash The PAD may emit 100 beeps per minute as a guide to CPR when configured to do so 100 is the recommended rate to perform compressions under AHA ERC 2005 guidelines Your HeartSine dealer will have trained you in the particular SCA treatment protocol you have chosen In all cases follow the audio and visual prompts given by your PAD www heartsine com NOTE USER AND BYSTANDER SAFETY Do not touch the patient while the PAD is analysing or defibril lation therapy is in process Defibrillation energy can cause injury As long as the defibrillator is u
6. com A NOTE e Touching the patient during the analysis phase of treatment can cause interference with the diagnostic process Avoid contact with the patient while analysis is being carried out The device will instruct you when it is safe to touch the patient Follow audio guidance Do not touch patient or allow any others to touch the patient while the PAD is analyzing After completion of analysis the PAD will advise you of treatment recommended Care must be taken to keep the patient still A moving patient can lead to incorrect delayed or less effective diagnosis and therapy 13 PERFORMING DEFIBRILLATION TASA A AHA ERC 2000 configuration If the patient requires a therapeutic shock the PAD will start to charge In such a scenario you will hear the following prompts KG Shock advised rg Stand clear of patient The samaritan PAD delivers electrical shocks which can cause serious harm to operators and bystanders Caution must be taken to ensure no one is in contact with the patient when a shock When the PAD has charged to the required level you will hear the The shock button will be flashing K Press Shock button now Ensure no one is touching the patient When you are certain that no one is touching the patient press the shock button to deliver the therapy The samaritan PAD will only administer a shock if it is needed rd It s safe to touch the patient Check for Airw
7. d operationally outside of environmental specifications 6 Pad Pak packaging is not returned Any claims made under warranty must be directed via your dealer from whom the device was originally purchased The dealer before carrying out service under warranty requires evidence of purchase The product must be used in accordance with the user manual and for the purpose for which it was intended If you have a query please contact support HeartSine com for assistance SAMARITAN PAD FEATURES LED Status Data Port Indicator Action a Arrows Pad Pak Placement Indicator Configura tion Label Do not Touch Indicator Speaker y ON OFF PAD Pak TM Button Cartdrige expiration date 5 year PAD warranty 3 year PAD PAK shelf time after manufacturing date Data Port Saver Software amp USB Cable PREPARING YOUR SAMARITANO PAD FOR USE PAD PAK INSTALLATION INSTALL 3 The Pad Pak includes the battery and defibrillation electrode pads in one product This allows for a single expiration date for easy consumable management Place the samaritan PAD into its Soft Carry Case For alternative transport cases ask HeartSine or your distributor Remove Pad Pak from its packaging INSTALL 4 Place the PAD and the Pad Pak on Put into a wall case or safe visible location a flat surface Wall cases differ in some countries Ask HeartSine or your authorised distributor Pu
8. ensure pads are adhered to the patients skin properly Air pockets between the adhesive pad and skin must be eliminated Failure in pad adhesion may hinder effectiveness of therapy or cause excessive skin burns to the patient if a therapeutic shock is applied A Reddening of the skin may appear after use this is normal Periodic checks of this device must be undertaken to ensure among other things that the samaritan PAD is not damaged in any way The Pad Pak is a single use item and must be replaced after each use or if pouch that seals defibrillation pads has been broken compromised in any way If damage is suspected the Pad Pak must be replaced immediately INCIDENT NOTIFICATION As a user of an automated external defibrillator it is essential that you inform HeartSine of any incident where your PAD is sus pected to have caused a death serious injury or illness If you have any suspicions that this is the case inform HeartSine directly or through your authorised HeartSine dealer 17 GLOSSARY Pad Pak The Pad Pak is a tray that fits into the samaritan PAD This pack contains the defibrillation electrodes and the battery that supplies power to the samaritan PAD Pull the green tab to access the defibrillation pads Biphasic Shock A biphasic shock is an electrical current that is passed through the heart firstly in one direction and then in another Defibrillation Pads Defibrillation pad
9. eptible equipment Alter natively switch off equipment affected by or causing the electro magnetic interference Pull green tab to remove Pad 7 Grip the SECOND GREEN Tab of Pad Pak and PULL STEP 5 Remove clothing to expose the patient s chest If the patient has an excessively hairy chest shave the area where the electrodes are about to be applied e Peel pads from liner Peel the electrodes from the liner Apply pads to patient s bare chest as shown in picture and apply them to the bare chest as Illustrated on the electrodes Press pads firmly to patient s bare skin PERFORMING DEFIBRILLATION Place the electrodes on the patients chest as indicated below Sternum and Apex electrode pads are clearly identified on the respective electrodes Press the electrodes firmly to the patient s bare chest to ensure proper contact is made Placement of the pads is critical Strict observance of pad positioning instruc tions as indicated on the labelling and in training is essential Failure in pad adhesion may hinder effectiveness of therapy or cause excessive skin burns A to the patient if a therapeutic shock is applied STEP 6 When the electrode pads are attached correctly to the patient you will hear the audio prompt i Assessing heart rhythm id Do not touch the patient a Stand clear of patient The do not touch indicator below on the PAD will be illuminated www heartsine
10. load Cable SAVER Software SAVER Software CD ROM amp License Triangular Wall Sign AED Wall Sign Includes Triangular Wall Mount PAD Prep Kit Resuscitation Bag with O Connection and Adult Mask Soft Carrying Case Hard Carrying Case Pelican Yellow Hard Case with Foam Insert First Responder Rucksack PAD CODRA Rucksack Red Light Version Professional Rescuer Rucksack PAD CODRA EMC Rescue Cabinet with Alarm Basic Wall Bracket samaritan PAD Vehicle Mount USA UK PAD Training System AHA ERC 2000 Guidelines PAD Training System AHA ERC 2005 Guidelines Replacement Trainer Pak Replacement Battery Charger Trainer Pads set of 10 AHA Instructor Guidelines 2005 x25 AHA Provider Guidelines 2005 x25 OR contact your authorised HeartSine Distributor 19 Worldwide Headquarters Manufactured by HeartSine Technologies Inc HeartSine Technologies Ltd 105 Terry Drive Canberra House Newtown 203 Airport Road West PA 18940 USA Belfast BT3 9ED Northern Ireland Tel 1 215 860 8100 Tel 44 0 28 9093 9400 Fax 1 215 860 8192 Fax 44 0 28 9093 9401 y Authorised Distributor supportiheartsine com
11. ning organi zations offer a course that combines CPR and defibrillator CPR D use Course lengths and detail covered vary but most basic courses can be completed in one day For information on how to get training et your local authorised distributor or HeartSine Technologies directly SEA Y TRAINING SCA is a condition requiring immediate emergency medical interven tion This intervention due to the nature of the condition can be per formed prior to seeking the advice of a physician In order to properly diagnose this condition HeartSine recommends that all potential users of the samaritan PAD as a minimum are fully trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR basic life support BLS and in particular the use of an Automated External Defibrillator specifically the PAD It is also recommended that this training be kept up to date by means of regular refresher courses as and when recommended by your training provider If potential users of the PAD are not trained in these techniques contact your HeartSine dealer or HeartSine directly either of whom can arrange for training to be provided Alternatively contact your local government health department for information on certified training organisations in your region a nnannnaunnunuununununnnnannnnnnunnnaunununnnnnnnnnnnumnu A The samaritan PAD must be used by a person trained in its use Included with thi
12. r further information AHA ERC 2000 AHA ERC 2005 Configuration Label AHA ERC 2000 100J 150 J 200J 3 Shocks h Sr An Hmm Ar 1 Shock 60 sec CPR Pause e 120 sec CPR Pause 150J 150J 200J 150J 150J 200J CPR GUIDELINES 2005 VERSUS 2000 In December 2005 both the American Heart Association AHA and the European Resuscitation Council ERC in collaboration with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation ILCOR released new guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care ECC These 2005 guidelines superseded the previous guidelines released in 2000 and contained several changes to the recommended procedures for both CPR and automatic external defibrillation While the AHA ERC 2005 guidelines are based on the latest research and represent what is believed to be best practice by both the AHA and ERC both organisations state that the 2000 guidelines continue to offer safe therapy for patients suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest SCA Main changes in defibrillation therapy from 2000 to 2005 Treat ventricular fibrillation pulseless ventricular tachycardia VF VT with a single shock followed by immediate resumption of CPR 2 ventilations and 30 compressions Do not reassess the rhythm or feel for a pulse After 2 min of CPR 5 cycles of 30 2 check the rhythm and give another shock if indicated The recommended initial energy for biphasic defibrillators is 150J 200J Give second and s
13. s are the electrodes that are connected to the patient s chest in order to administer therapy Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic interference is radio interference that may Cause erroneous operation of electronic equipment Impedance Measurement Impedance measurement is a check that is performed to check the integrity of PAD patient contact samaritan PAD The PAD is a semi automatic device used for the delivery of external defibrillation therapy to resuscitate victims of SCA who are unresponsive are not breathing or without life signs Saver Saver is software that can be used in conjunction with the PAD and a USB cable It can retrieve and view information about therapy delivered using the samaritan PAD Also Saver software can be used to configure the PAD SCOPE SCOPE stands for Self Compensating Output Pulse Envelope Waveform This is the biphasic technology developed by HeartSine that is incorporated into the samaritan PAD 18 Sinus Rhythm Sinus Rhythm is the normal electrical rhythm by which the heart muscle contracts and expands to create blood flow around the body Ventricular Fibrillation Is a life threatening heart rhythm that is treatable with the therapy using the samaritan PAD MORE INFORMATION A copy of the detailed samaritan PAD user manual is available online at www heartsine com or can be requested on CD USA If you have had any occasion to use your samaritan
14. s is intended only as a quick reference for trained CPR providers HeartSine recommend that all potential users of the samaritan PAD are trained by a competent training organisation in both CPR and PAD use prior to placing of a samaritan PAD into service CPR GUIDELINES 2005 CALL 911 112 get AED HA Alternate with second person after one cycle or 2 minutes 2 MINUTES 5 CYCLES www heartsine com HeartSine PAD 300 Quick Card User Instruction PERSON NOT RESPONSIVE samaritan FAD NO SIGNS OF LIFE Adress person amp shake on shoulder Engage other people to help you and alternate CPR fa a N A OPEN THE AIRWAY CHECK FOR BREATHING 2 breaths if necessary PERFORM CPR Until an AED is available OR arrival of emergency physician If AED AVAILABLE switch ON amp follow instructions YES mm DELIVERSHOCK m CONTINUE CPR FOR 2 MINUTES 5 CYCLES Ga a lt a lt lt Ga eh No CONTINUE CPR FOR ANALYSIS SHOCK DECISION 11 PERFORMING DEFIBRILLATION Call for medical assistance STEP 2 Lay the PAD on a flat surface gt Press ON OFF Button and open the GREEN Tab of the soft carry case The samaritan PAD is activated and you hear the audio prompts ag CALL for medical assistance Remove clothing from patients chest to expose bare skin To safeguard against interference you must operate the PAD at least 2 m 6 feet away from all RF devices and other susc
15. s packaging are training materials to help familiarize people trained in the use of AEDs with the operation of the PAD There is limited published data on defibrillators used by minimally trained rescuers in the home It is not clear what safety issues may occur from defibrillator use in such an environment Check with local government health department for Information about any requirements associated with ownership and use of a defibrillator in the region where it is to be used trained in its operation It is highly recommended that any potential A A A A AN www heartsine com 5 YOUR SAMARITANO PAD UN PACKING YOUR SAMARITANO PAD Open the outer box remove the PAD and all accessories Fill out the Warranty Registration card and send to HeartSine Technologies Read this User Manual Review the product training materials USA Ensure all potential users are suitably trained Place the HeartSine samaritan PAD into service PLEASE NOTE HeartSine Technologies or the authorised distributor are not obliged to carry out service repairs under warranty if 1 Unauthorized modifications have been made to the device 2 Non standard components are used 3 The user has not used the device in accordance with the indications for use or the instructions provided in this manual 4 The serial number of the apparatus is removed defaced misused or altered 5 The device electrodes or batteries are stored or use
16. sary inform relevant safety officer or person responsible for maintenance of the PAD Update the relevant records to show the date that the replacement Pad Pak was placed into service MAINTENANCE HeartSine recommends users perform regular maintenance checks A suggested maintenance check would be 1 Check the Status Indicator If the Status Indicator is not flashing a problem has been detected Refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual 2 Check the expiration date of the Pad Pak currently lise inserted into the PAD If the Pad Pak has Until exceeded its use by date remove it from the PAD and replace with a new Pad Pak _ Lot Ne Contact your local authorised HeartSine distributor for replacements 3 Check supplies accessories and spares for damage or expiration Replace any accessories found to be damaged or that have exceeded their expiration date 4 Check the exterior of the samaritan PAD for cracks or other signs of damage Contact your authorised HeartSine distributor if any damage is found 5 Check that trained responders are aware of the PADs location and that it is easily accessible for those Responders at all times 6 Ensure all trained responders have up to date training for both CPR and AED use For recommended retraining intervals please consult the organisation or body used to provide the Training STATUS INDICATOR The samaritan PAD includes a status indicator This
17. sed according to the directions and no one is in contact with the patient when the Shock button is pressed there is no risk of harm to the rescuer or bystanders The samaritan PAD cannot deliver a shock unless the electrodes are applied to someone whose heart is in need of a shock E See Warnings and Precautions for more details 13 AFTER USING THE PAD After using your samaritan PAD HeartSine Technologies recommend you perform the following actions 1 Use Saver software to download information about the therapy performed and store appropriately If you do not have Saver software please contact your dealer who can arrange for the incident to be downloaded 2 Remove the used Pad Pak from your samaritan PAD and dispose of in a suitable manner For recommended disposal methods please refer to section Pad Pak disposal 3 Check the exterior of the samaritan PAD for cracks or other signs of damage Contact your distributor or HeartSine Technologies immediately if any damage is found 4 Check the exterior of the samaritan PAD for dirt or contamination If needed clean device with approved cleaning products 5 Check supplies accessories and spares for Lise Sits damage or expiration Replace immediately if 2008 er any damage or expiration is found Contact Lot No i 143 your local HeartSine approved dealer 6 Install a new Pad Pak Before installing the new PadPak check that i
18. sh Pad Pak into the opening and listen for the click sound to ensure it WHERE TO STORE YOUR PAD is properly inserted The PAD should be kept in a convenient central area Place Once the Pad Pak is installed properly it near a telephone so that the rescuer can call Emergency neo ada MA beinta Medical Services and retrieve the PAD without wasting time de Some important points to remember when storing gt Store the PAD in a suitable location for easy INSTALL 2 CHECK DEVICE is working optimally access b gt PUSH the ON Button Ensure you can gt Do not lock the location where PAD is being 7 hear the voice prompts placed e CALL for medical assistance l l gt Do store the PAD in a clean and dry environment Remove clothing from patients chest to expose bare skin Make all necessary arrangements to ensure that the device gt is accessible at all times Inform any possible users of the Switch OFF by pressing the Button location of the samaritan PAD www heartsine com T7 PREPARING YOUR PAD FOR USE SELF TEST The samaritan PAD includes an automatic self test which is performed on a weekly basis The self test program will run automatically and requires no user interaction Upon completion of self test the PAD will emit a beep The self test program will test your PAD and ascertain if its basic functions are running Self test is not able to determine if the battery and defibrillation pads currently inser
19. ted in samaritan PAD are within their use by date You must remember to check the expira tion date on the Pad Pak regularly Check that the PAD status indicator can be seen easily Ensure that it is flashing approximately once every 5 seconds WHEN TO REPLACE THE PAD PAK The battery lifetime in use can be up to 6 hours monitoring or 30 shocks or a combination of both A Pad Pak in the stand by mode inserted into the PAD has a shelf life indicated by the expiration date typically 3 years from manufacture Replace ment of the battery and defibrillation pack must be carried out if the expiry date of the Pad Pak has gt been exceeded If the Pad Pak has been used is a gt single use item it must be replaced with a new Pad Pak cartdrige ilf the status indicator on the PAD is not flashing you may need to replace the Pad Pak Far diagnosis of the reason for status indicator is not flashing please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual HOW TO REPLACE A PAD PAK 1 Take the replacement Pad Pak from its protective bag Remove the old Pad Pak which is to be replaced 3 Slide the replacement Pad Pak into the slot on the underside of the samaritan PAD until it clicks Push the Pad Pak firmly to ensure it is fully inserted Check status indicator lf the Pad Pak has been inserted correctly Status Indicator flashes approximately every 5 seconds If neces
20. trical rhythm by which the heart muscle contracts to create blood flow around the body is known as Normal Sinus Rhythm NSR Ventricular Fibrillation VF caused by chaotic electrical sig nals in the heart is often the cause of SCA but an electrical shock can be administered to re establish normal sinus rhythm This treat ment is called defibrillation The samaritan PAD is a device design ed to automatically detect ventricular fibrillation VF and perform defibrillation on victims of sudden cardiac arrest tanun DETECTING FIBRILLATION The electrical rhythm by which the heart muscle contracts can be detected and used for medical diagnosis and the resulting reading is called an Electrocardiogram ECG The PAD has been designed to analyse a patients ECG in order to detect ventricular fibrillation VF in the heart If ventricular fibrillation VF is detected the samaritan PAD will deliver a carefully engineered electrical shock designed to stop the chaotic electrical activity experienced within the heart muscle during SCA This may allow the victim s heart to return to a normal sinus rhythm i SAA A S INTENDED USERS The samaritan PAD is intended for use by those who have been user receives training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR emergency cardiovascular care ECC and or the use of an AED specifically the use of the samaritan PAD Many trai
21. ts expiration date has not been exceeded 16 8 hi 7 After installation of the new Pad Pak Check the Status Indicator If the Status Indicator is not flashing refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual If the problem persists contact HeartSine or your local approved dealer for technical support 8 Turn on the PAD and verify that the PAD operates in the correct manner i e audible prompt Call for medical assistance can be heard Turn off the PAD 9 Contacting HeartSine after use At HeartSine we like to hear from our customers whenever they have any occasion to use any of our pro ducts even if therapy is not delivered as part of the incident This information is vital to the continued development and constant improve ment we strive for in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest TROUBLESHOOTING Check expiry date of your Pad Pak Change the Pad Pak if expiry date has been exceeded gt If the status indicator is still not flashing or a warning message is heard when samaritan Pad is turned on or If for any reason you have suspicions that your PAD is not working correctly contact your authorised HeartSine dealer or HeartSine directly for support support heartsine com WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS The samaritan PAD must be used by a person trained in its use The samaritan PAD has the capability to deliver therapeutic electrical shocks The electrical shock can ca
22. ubsequent shocks at 150J or greater The 2000 guidelines recommended up to 3 shocks followed by 1 minute of CPR 15 compressions to 1 ventilation Further details can be found on the AHAand ERC websites The samaritan PAD manufactured in 2006 can be factory set to perform to the AHA ERC 2005 or the AHA ERC 2000 guidelines as required by users INTRODUCTION The HeartSine samaritan PAD is an automatic external defibrillator AED used for the fast delivery of defibrillation electric shock therapy to resuscitate victims of sudden cardiac arrest SCA SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST SCA Sudden cardiac arrest is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops pumping effectively due to a malfunction of the heart s elec trical system Often victims of SCA have no prior warning signs or symptoms SCA can also occur in people with previously diagnosed heart conditions Survival for an SCA victim depends on immediate cardio pulmonary resuscitation CPR The use of an external def ibrillator within the first few minutes of collapse can greatly improve the patients chances of survival Heart attack and SCA are not the same though sometimes a heart attack can lead to a SCA If you are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack pain pressure shortness of breath squeezing feeling in chest or elsewhere in the body seek emergency medical attention immediately HEARTRAYTHM Ccccccccccctcctccnten tse l The normal elec
23. use serious harm to either operators or bystanders Caution must be taken to ensure that neither the A operators nor bystanders touch the patient when a shock is to be delivered To safeguard against interference you must operate the samaritan PAD 2 meters 6 feet away from all RF devices and other susceptible equipment Alternatively switch off equipment affected by or A causing Electromagnetic Interference The samaritan PAD has been designed to work on unconscious non responding patients If the patient is A responsive or conscious do not use the samaritan PAD to provide treatment Touching the patient during the analysis phase of treatment can cause interference with the diagnostic process Avoid contact with the patient while analysis is being carried out The device will instruct you when A it is safe to touch the patient It has been determined that the samaritan PAD is safe to use in conjunction with oxygen mask delivery systems However due to the danger of explosion it is strongly advised that the samaritan PAD should not be used in the vicinity of explosive gases This includes flammable anaesthetics or concentrated A oxygen www heartsine com The samaritan PAD must only be used on patients over 8 years old Proper placement of the samaritan PAD pads is critical Strict observance of pad positioning instructions as indicated on the labelling and in training is essential Care must be taken to
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