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D WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
It is important to understand how to use your HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator
safely. Please read these warnings and precautions carefully.
A warning describes something that could cause serious personal injury or
death. A precaution describes something that could cause minor personal
injury, damage to the OnSite, loss of data stored in the OnSite, or less chance of
successful defibrillation.
NOTE: The HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator is designed to be used only with
Philips-approved accessories. The OnSite may perform improperly if non-
approved accessories are used.
WAR NINGS
flammable gases If the OnSite is used to give a shock in the presence of flammable gases such as
in an oxygen tent, there is a risk of explosion. Move supplemental oxygen and
oxygen delivery devices away from the defibrillation pads. (However, it is safe to
use the OnSite on someone wearing an oxygen mask.)
battery The HeartStart M5070A battery is not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge,
open, crush, or burn the battery, or it may explode or catch fire.
fluids Do not let fluids get into the OnSite. Avoid spilling any fluids on the OnSite or
its accessories. Spilling fluids into the OnSite may damage it or cause a fire or
shock hazard. Do not sterilize the OnSite or its accessories.
accessories Using damaged or expired equipment or accessories may cause the OnSite to
perform improperly, and/or injure the patient or the user.
patient handling Performing CPR or otherwise handling or moving the patient while the OnSite is
analyzing heart rhythm can cause an incorrect or delayed analysis. If the OnSite
tells you a shock is advised while you are handling or moving the patient, stop
the vehicle or CPR and keep the patient as still as possible for at least 15
seconds. This will give the OnSite time to reconfirm the analysis before telling
you to press the Shock button.
cell phones The OnSite can work correctly when it is fairly close to equipment like
emergency two-way radios and cell phones. Normally, using a cell phone near
the patient should not cause a problem for the OnSite. However, it is best to
keep such equipment only as close as necessary to the patient and the OnSite.
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