12 EN MEDUCORE Standard
2
WM 68401 04/2021
2 Safety
Contra-indications
• Defibrillation may not be carried out on patients with a body
temperature < 27 °C.
• Defibrillation may not be carried out on patients suffering
ventricular tachycardia with a pulse.
• Cardioversion may not be carried out on patients who have
overdosed on digitalis.
2.2 Intended areas of application
• Mobile use in emergency medicine or primary care in
emergency response
• Transport between hospital rooms and departments
• Transport between hospitals and other premises by
ambulance, aircraft, helicopter or ship
2.3 Possible side effects/complications
• Electrostimulation may cause burns, skin irritation and
arrhythmias.
• Electrostimulation may damage implanted medical devices or
those connected to the patient externally.
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