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PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
5 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
You should be aware of the safety concerns listed here when you use the
HeartStart FR2+. Read them carefully. You will also see some of these messages
in other parts of this manual. The messages are labeled DANGER, WARNING,
or CAUTION.
• DANGER— immediate hazards that will result in personal injury or
death.
• WARNING— conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that can result
in serious personal injury or death.
• CAUTION — conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that can result in
minor personal injury, damage to the HeartStart FR2+, or loss of data
stored in the device.
These safety considerations are divided into four groups: safety concerns about
the HeartStart FR2+ in general use, defibrillation, monitoring, and maintenance
activities. Unless otherwise noted, the dangers, warnings, and cautions listed in
the following tables apply to the FR2+ M3860A and M3861A.
GENERAL DANGERS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS
safety level possible shock or fire hazard, or explosion
DANGER THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXPLOSION IF THE HEARTSTART FR2+ IS USED IN
THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS OR CONCENTRATED
OXYGEN. MOVE SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN AND OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICES
AWAY FROM THE DEFIBRILLATION PADS. HOWEVER, IT IS SAFE TO USE THE
FR2+ ON SOMEONE WEARING AN OXYGEN MASK.
DANGER THE HEARTSTART FR2+ HAS NOT BEEN EVALUATED OR APPROVED FOR USE
IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE (ARTICLES 500-503). IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IEC
CLASSIFICATIONS (SECTION 5.5.), THE HEARTSTART FR2+ IS NOT TO BE
USED IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE/AIR MIXTURES.
DANGER DO NOT RECHARGE THE M3863A FR2 STANDARD BATTERY.
WARNING Use the HeartStart FR2+ only as described in this manual. Improper use of the
HeartStart FR2+ can cause death or injury. Do not press the Shock button if the
defibrillator pads are touching each other or are open and exposed.
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