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2 Device Description
2.1 Scope of application
The E6 cardiopulmonary resuscitation machine is used for chest
compressions in patients with acute cardiac arrest (ie, loss of spontaneous
breathing and pulse beats and loss of consciousness).
2.2 Contraindications
Do not use the E6 cardiopulmonary resuscitator machine when:
• E6 machine cannot be placed safely or correctly on the patient's chest.
• Patient is too small: E6 can not complete auto positioning, or after
positioning completed when pressing starts, the machine alarms
“insufficient pressing depth” by message and voice prompts.
• The patient is too large: The upper part of the E6 cannot be locked to the
back panel without pressing the patient's chest.
When using E6, be sure to follow local and international guidelines for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
2.3 Side effects
The International Resuscitation Liaison Committee (ILCOR) stated that
cardiopulmonary resuscitation has the following side effects:
“In view of death from cardiac arrest, rib fractures and other injuries are
common and acceptable outcomes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
After resuscitation, all patients should be reassessed to determine if there
is any recovery-related injury.”
In addition to the above symptoms, chest embolism and pain are
common in the use of the E6 cardiopulmonary resuscitation machine.
2.4 User Qualification
Persons using E6 must be verified to have the following conditions:
• Operators with medical technology, such as: first responders, rescuer,
nurses, physicians or medical staff;
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