User Manual corpuls
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Operation – Therapy
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5.6 Metronome
5.6.1 Information on the Metronome
The corpuls
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comes with a metronome (smartMetronome) that supports the
user acoustically during CPR. Configurations of the metronome are set
according to the current scientific recommendations of international
associations for resuscitation (e.g. European Resuscitation Council (ERC, see
www.erc.edu))
The metronome is available in AED- and Manual defibrillation mode The
corpuls
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emits a series of compression- and ventilation tones (configurable)
via the speakers. The tone sequence signals to the user in what rhythm to
perform thorax compressions and when to perform ventilation.
There are two different tone signals:
• Compression tone
• Ventilation tone
The compression tone consists of a rhythmic tone sequence. Thorax
compressions should follow this. To signal the upcoming ventilation phase, the
five last compression tones of the sequence are higher pitched than the
preceding ones.
The ventilation tone consists of two tone sequences which are signalling the
inhalation and exhalation. The ventilation tone is signalled twice in a row.
The factory settings of the metronome are configured at 100 thorax
compressions per minute. This value can be altered by the person responsible
for the device (see chapter 7.4.13 Configuration of the Metronome (Persons
Responsible for the Device), page 183).
The metronome has the following six settings that can be selected in
defibrillation mode via the softkey context menu:
Metronome modes Explanation
OFF The metronome is deactivated.
Adult 30:2 Standard resuscitation protocol for adults
Proportion: 30 thorax compressions; 2 ventilations
Adult cont. Continuous thorax compressions in adults, (e. g. if
patient is intubated)
Child 30:2 Standard resuscitation protocol for children
Proportion: 30 thorax compressions; 2 ventilations
Child 15:2 Standard resuscitation protocol for children
Proportion: 15 thorax compressions; 2 ventilations
Child cont. Continuous thorax compressions in children, (e. g. if
patient is intubated)
5-2 Metronome modes
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