DefiMonitor XD 21324 / GB / K05
2.1 Indication/Contraindication for Defibrillation
The defibrillator unit of the PRIMEDIC™ DefiMonitor XD may only be
used when dysrhythmia, such as ventricular fibrillation/flutter or
certain types of arterial and ventricular tachycardia occur,
accompanied by the following symptoms (indication):
• patient is unconscious
• patient is not breathing normally
The defibrillator unit of the PRIMEDIC™ DefiMonitor XD must not be
used if
• the patient is conscious or
• the patient is breathing normally or
• a normal pulse can be felt or
• asystolia or
• electrical activity without a pulse is detected
• For automatic mode: is a child under the age of 8 or
weighing less than 25 kg respectively.
2.2 Possible complications
• Irritation of the skin or even burns if, for example,
insufficient defibrillation gel is used.
• Possible damage to the myocardium as a result of the
defibrillation charge
• Cardiac arrhythmia (e.g. atrial fibrillation or flutter) may
occur after successful defibrillation or cardioversion.
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