User Manual corpuls
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Safety
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1.4 Warning Notices and Symbols
A number of actions during the operation of the corpuls
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carry risks for
patients, users and third parties.
Such actions are indicated by warning notices in this user manual.
The following symbols are used:
Warning
"Warning" denotes a dangerous situation.
If the warning is not heeded, extremely severe injuries or substantial material
damage may occur.
Caution
"Caution" denotes a possibly dangerous situation.
If not heeded, minor injuries or slight material damage may occur.
These paragraphs contain information which must be read and understood.
1.5 Special Types of Risk
The defibrillator emits powerful electrical energy. Severe injuries or death may
result if the defibrillator is not used in accordance with this user manual.
• Familiarise yourself with the device and this user manual.
The defibrillator must not be opened. Internal components may carry high
voltages.
• If a fault is suspected, have the device checked by the authorised sales
and service partner and, if necessary, repaired.
The defibrillator may cause electromagnetic interference, particularly during
charging and on triggering the defibrillation shock.
The functioning of devices operated in the vicinity may be compromised.
• Check the effects of the defibrillator on other devices, preferably before
an emergency occurs.
Electromagnetic fields of other devices may invalidate the ECG readings.
ECG analysis may be impaired. It may be impossible to trigger a defibrillation
shock or pacer pulse.
• Please read and follow the instructions for operation of the device in
chapter 2 Intended Use, p. 4 in addition to the safety warnings during use
It is essential to read and follow the safety information in the appendix F (from
page 272).
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