User Manual corpuls
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Safety
ENG - Version 2.1 – P/N 04130.2 1
1 Safety
1.1 General
The corpuls
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may only be operated if:
• in technically perfect condition;
• used as intended (see chapter 2 Intended Use, p. 4);
• the instructions of this user manual are followed.
Malfunctions must be eliminated immediately (see chapter 10 Procedure in
Case of Malfunctions, page 233).
For the product variant corpuls
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HYPERBARIC please read and understand
Appendix H corpuls3 HYPERBARIC (HBO).
1.2 Operating Staff
The corpuls
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may only be operated by trained medical staff of for example
hospitals, doctor’s offices and emergency medical services, as well as of
authorities and public safety organisations.
The qualified staff must be
• trained in proper handling, use and operation of the device and of the
approved accessories as well as be
• trained in basic and advanced resuscitatory measures (BLS and ALS).
The initial instruction and training on the device must be performed by the
manufacturer or by authorised personnel.
1.2.1 Restrictions of Therapeutic Functions
Use of the therapeutic functions (defibrillation, cardioversion and pacing) is
restricted to qualified and authorised staff.
The manufacturer recommends that persons who use the therapeutic functions
of the device should take part in refresher courses regularly. The operating
company/operator is responsible for offering such refresher courses.
Refresher
courses in
therapeutic use
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