ZOLL AED 3 - Contraindications for Use; Intended Users; Conventions

2 ZOLL AED 3 Operator’s Manual
Contraindications for Use
Do NOT use the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator when the victim is showing ANY
of the following:
•Consciousness
• Breathing
• Detectable pulse or other signs of circulation
Intended Users
The ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator is intended to be used by responders who
have been trained in CPR and the use of an AED to defibrillate victims of
cardiac arrest. The CPR monitoring function provides a metronome
designed to encourage rescuers to perform chest compressions at the
recommended rate of at least 100 compressions per minute for both
adult and child victims. The defibrillator provides voice and visual
prompts to encourage a minimum compression depth of
2 inches for adult victims and basic instructions for child victims.
Conventions
Throughout this document, text prompts and voice prompts are
indicated by capital italicized letters, such as CALL FOR HELP.
NOTE Notes contain important additional information about using the
defibrillator.
WARNING! Warning statements describe conditions or actions that
can result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION Caution statements describe conditions or actions that can result
in damage to the device.