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Safety Considerations
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Safety Considerations
The following general warnings and cautions apply to use of the M3500B/
M5500B. Additional warning and cautions specific to a particular feature are
provided in the appropriate section.
The M3500B/M5500B is not intended to be deployed in settings or situations that
promote use by untrained personnel. Operation by untrained personnel can result in
injury or death.
Remain attentive to the patient during the delivery of therapy. Delay in delivering a
shock may result in a rhythm that was analyzed as shockable converting spontane-
ously to non-shockable and could result in inappropriate delivery of a shock.
Use only the multifunction defib electrode pads, battery, and accessories listed in
the Instructions for Use. Substitutions may cause the M3500B/M5500B to function
improperly.
Use multifunction defib electrode pads prior to their expiration date. Discard pads
after use. Do not reuse pads.
In AED Mode, the multifunction defib electrode pads must be in the anterior-anterior
position as shown on the packaging. The M3500B/M5500B was not designed to
assess data acquired from pads in an anterior-posterior position.
Do not allow multifunction defib electrode pads to touch each other or to touch
other ECG monitoring electrodes, lead wires, dressings, etc. Contact with metal
objects may cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns during defibrillation and
may divert current away from the heart.
During defibrillation, air pockets between the skin and multifunction defib electrode
pads may cause patient skin burns. To help prevent air pockets, make sure the pads
completely adhere to the skin. Do not use dried out pads; do not open pads package
until just prior to use.
Never touch the patient or any equipment connected to the patient (including the
bed or gurney) during defibrillation.
Do not operate the M3500B/M5500B in standing water. When using the M3500B/
M5500B in wet environments, make sure the Data Card door is securely shut.
Specifications
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