Gima Rescue LIFE User manual

Rescue LIFE
EXTERNAL BIPHASIC
DEFIBRILLATOR and MONITOR
USER MANUAL
ELPRO S.r.l.
Strada del Rondello, 5
10028 Trofarello (TO)
ITALY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................ 2
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION.................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................2
CAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 3
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS.................................................................................................................... 4
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE ..................................................................................................4
POSSIBLE IMPROPER DEVICE PERFORMANCE.......................................................................................5
POSSIBLE DEVICE SHUTDOWN OR NOT SWITCHING ON........................................................................ 5
ELECTRICAL SAFETY GUIDELINES..........................................................................................................5
SYMBOLS USED...................................................................................................................................6
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................8
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING............................................................................................................. 8
DEVICE OPERATION AND STORAGE GUIDELINES................................................................................... 8
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................9
CONNECTING TO POWER .................................................................................................................. 10
BATTERY CHARGE.............................................................................................................................. 11
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................... 12
SERVICE............................................................................................................................................ 13
OPERATIONAL ..........................................................................................................................14
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 14
INTENDED USE (patients group and medical conditions) .................................................................... 15
INDICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 16
CONTRAINDICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 16
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 17
FRONT PANEL KEYS ........................................................................................................................... 17
FUNCTION KEYS (F1-F5)..................................................................................................................... 18
LIGHT INDICATORS............................................................................................................................ 19
CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 19
START SCREEN INTERFACE ................................................................................................................. 21
OPERATIONAL SCREEN ...................................................................................................................... 22

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OPERATIONAL SCREEN FEATURES...................................................................................................... 23
SET-UP MENU ................................................................................................................................... 24
DEVICE AND PATIENT PREPARATION .........................................................................................26
Product Check................................................................................................................................... 26
How to test the defibrillator.............................................................................................................. 26
HOW TO USE THE ECG PATIENT CABLE CONNECTION AND ELECTRODES PLACEMENT........................... 27
ECG CONNECTION............................................................................................................................. 27
DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY ........................................................................................................29
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONAL USER ........................................................................... 29
HOW TO PREPARE THE PATIENT......................................................................................................... 31
How to prepare the pediatric patient ................................................................................................ 32
DEFIBRILLATION MODE.............................................................................................................33
DEFIBRILLATOR PROCEDURE IN MANUAL MODE................................................................................ 34
DEFIBRILLATOR PROCEDURE IN ADVISORY MODE (ADV) .................................................................... 35
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED) ........................................................................36
INDICATIONS FOR USE....................................................................................................................... 36
ECG ANALYSIS ALGORITHM ............................................................................................................... 37
CPR PROTOCOL................................................................................................................................. 37
SELECTING THE AED OPERATION MODE............................................................................................. 38
DEFIBRILLATOR PROCEDURE IN SEMIAUTOMATIC MODE (AED) .......................................................... 38
SEMIAUTOMATIC (AED) MODE FLOW CHART ..................................................................................... 40
AUDIO AND TEXT PROMPTS.............................................................................................................. 41
PACEMAKER (OPTIONAL)..........................................................................................................42
PACEMAKER SCREEN......................................................................................................................... 43
HOW TO PREPARE THE PATIENT......................................................................................................... 44
PACING PROCEDURE.............................................................................................................. 44
SpO2 MONITORING...................................................................................................................45
PULSE OXIMETRY SENSORS ............................................................................................................... 46
SETTING THE ALARM......................................................................................................................... 46
NIBP (NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE) .........................................................47
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................47
Operational Overview....................................................................................................................... 47

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TERMINOLOGY FOR NIBP .................................................................................................... 48
Warnings & Precautions DURING THE NIBP MESURAMENT ................................................................ 49
Cuff Selection & Placement............................................................................................................... 51
Activation and operation of the NIBP mode....................................................................................... 52
Nibp set-up menu ............................................................................................................................. 53
Operation sequence.......................................................................................................................... 54
Appendix 1 ................................................................................................................................. 55
Appendix 2 ................................................................................................................................. 57
Appendix 3 ................................................................................................................................. 57
DATA BASE.........................................................................................................................59
DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................... 59
RECORDING...................................................................................................................................... 60
DATA BASE SCREEN................................................................................................................ 60
DATA RETRIEVAL ............................................................................................................................... 61
DATE AND TIME SETUP .............................................................................................................62
PRINTING AND PAPER CHANGE ................................................................................................62
AUTO TEST ...............................................................................................................................63
RESCUE LIFE CHECKLIST.............................................................................................65
APPENDIX A .............................................................................................................................66
CLINICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 66
How does biphasic waveform defibrillate?......................................................................................... 66
Ease in compensation of patient impedance...................................................................................... 68
More efficient than monophasic waveform ....................................................................................... 68
Enough Energy for restoring heart rhythm......................................................................................... 70
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 72
APPENDIX B .............................................................................................................................73
ACCESSORIES AND MODULES............................................................................................................ 73
APPENDIX C .............................................................................................................................74
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 74
IMPENDANCE LIMITS ........................................................................................................................ 75
SYNC/NO SYNC MODE....................................................................................................................... 75
CHARGING TIME TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM ENERGY (230 JOULE) ................................................... 75

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APPENDIX D .............................................................................................................................76
TECHNICAL FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 76
APPENDIX E – INSTRUCTION FOR USE FOR DISPOSABLE MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRODES FOR
DEFIBRILLATOR.........................................................................................................................81
OPERATING INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................83
DECLARATION OF EC CONFORMITY ...........................................................................................88
APPENDIX E..............................................................................................................................89
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE................................................................................................................... 89

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GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Thank you for choosing the RESCUE LIFE.
The RESCUE LIFE monitor/defibrillator is a complete acute cardiac care response system
designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient
management protocols.
RESCUE LIFE is designed to monitor the patient ECG signals and to deliver defibrillation
shocks in MANUAL, ADVISORY or AED mode. This Operator’s Manual contains all the
information that a user needs to operate the RESCUE LIFE properly.
ELPRO S.r.l. reserves the right to make changes on the device specifications contained
in this manual at any time without prior notice or obligation to customer.
If you have any problems regarding the operation of the device, please do not hesitate
to contact the manufacturer.
These operating instructions include information and procedures related to all features
and options of the RESCUE LIFE monitor / defibrillator.
Your RESCUE LIFE monitor/defibrillator may not have all of these features or optional.
Please read this Operator’s Manual carefully and thoroughly before using the RESCUE
LIFE. This Manual contains instructions on how to operate and maintain the RESCUE
LIFE.
It is very important that you fully understand all the necessary instructions discussed
in this manual so as to act quickly in an emergency.
ELPRO S.r.l. designs and manufactures all of its products in accordance with
international standards (93/42/EEC) and subsequent amendments. This ensures that
ELPRO S.r.l. provides products of high quality and reliability.
In this regard:
ONLY PERSONS AUTHORIZED BY ELPRO S.R.L. SHOULD DO THE SERVICING OF THE DEVICE.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS DEVICE.
You should operate this device in accordance with the instructions specified in this
manual.
TO ENSURE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY, USE ONLY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY
ELPRO S.R.L.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following conditions are used either in this User Manual or on the RESCUE LIFE
defibrillator/monitor:
DANGER IMMEDIATE HAZARDS THAT WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES THAT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
CAUTION HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES THAT MAY RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY, PRODUCT
DAMAGE, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION
It is the obligation of our customers to ensure that the appropriate person(s) within
their organization have access to this information, including general safety information
which are given in this manual.
GENERAL
Assure yourself prior and after the use of the RESCUE LIFE that the unit is in safe and
usable condition (cables integrity, pads, battery status).
Assure that the battery charge, ECG trace, selected energy value, SYNC mode and
status battery are well functioning.
RESCUE LIFE is not intended for use in areas of highly inflammable anesthetics or other
inflammable substances, especially in high concentration of oxygen areas.
RESCUE LIFE does not have to be put or used nearby a nuclear spin tomography plant,
which is turned on.

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CAUTIONS
•MANUAL MODE DEFIBRILLATION MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY HIGHLY TRAINED MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
•NEVER PUT IN CONTACT THE SHOCK PADDLES (SHORT CIRCUIT).
•BE SURE THAT BOTH SURFACES OF THE SHOCK PADDLES ARE COMPLETELY MOISTENED WITH GEL.
•THE SHOCK PADDLES MUST BE HELD AT DISTANCE FROM OTHER ELECTRODES AND ANY METAL PARTS IN
CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT. THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL ARCING AND PATIENT SKIN BURNS
DURING DEFIBRILLATION AND MAY DIVERT DEFIBRILLATING ENERGY AWAY FROM THE HEART MUSCLE
•THE SHOCK PADDLES INCLUDING HANDLES SHOULD ALWAYS BE CLEANED THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
•IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTALLY CREATING CURRENT PATH FOR THE DEFIBRILLATION IMPULSE, THE
PARTS OF THE PATIENT BODY, SUCH AS THE HEAD OR LIMBS MUST NOT BE IN TOUCH WITH METAL PARTS,
BED FRAMES OR STRETCHERS. THE PATIENT MUST NOT BE TOUCHED DURING DEFIBRILLATION.
•DURING DEFIBRILLATION WITH CONNECTED ECG CABLE ENSURE THAT ALL BINDING CLIPS ARE
CONNECTED WITH THE PATIENT.
•WHEN DEFIBRILLATING CHILDREN (UNDER THE AGE OF 8 YEARS AND WEIGHING LESS THAN 25 KG) DO
NOT EXCEED 4J/KG AND DO NOT USE THE ADVISORY OR AED MODE.
•DISCONNECT FROM THE PATIENT EVERY DEVICE THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH APPLICATED PART
PROTECTED BY DEFIBRILLATION.
•THE PATIENT CABLE PROVIDED BY ELPRO S.R.L. IS DEFIBRILLATION PROTECTED AND IT CAN BE
CONNECTED.
•DO NOT REUSE DISPOSABLE DEFIBRILLATION PADS. CHECK THAT THE CASE IS IN GOOD CONDITION
AND THAT THE DISPOSABLE PADS HAVE NOT YET REACHED THEIR EXPIRATION DATE.

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SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS
The defibrillator delivers up to 230 joules of electrical energy.
Unless properly used as described in these operating instructions, this electrical energy
may cause serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to operate this device unless thoroughly familiar with these operating
instructions and the function of all controls, indicators, connectors, and accessories.
Do not disassemble the defibrillator. It contains no operator serviceable components
and dangerous high voltages may be present. Contact authorized service personnel for
repair.
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PORTION OF THIS DEFIBRILLATOR IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. AVOID SPILLING
ANY FLUIDS ON DEFIBRILLATOR OR ACCESSORIES. SPILLED LIQUIDS MAY CAUSE THE DEFIBRILLATOR AND
ACCESSORIES TO PERFORM INACCURATELY OR FAIL.
DO NOT CLEAN WITH KETONES OR OTHER FLAMMABLE AGENTS.
DO NOT AUTOCLAVE OR STERILIZE THIS DEFIBRILLATOR OR ACCESSORIES UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED.
USE CARE WHEN OPERATING THIS DEVICE CLOSE TO OXYGEN SOURCES (SUCH AS BAG-VALVE-MASK
DEVICES OR VENTILATOR TUBING). TURN OFF GAS SOURCE OR MOVE SOURCE AWAY FROM PATIENT
DURING DEFIBRILLATION.
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
Using cables, electrodes, or accessories not specified for use with this defibrillator may
result in increased emissions or immunity from electromagnetic or radio frequency
interference (RFI) which could affect the performance of this defibrillator or of
equipment in close proximity. Use only parts and accessories specified in these
operating instructions. This defibrillator may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI)
especially during charge and energy transfers. EMI may affect the performance of
equipment operating in close proximity.
Verify the effects of defibrillator discharge on other equipment prior to using the
defibrillator in an emergency, if possible.

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POSSIBLE IMPROPER DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Using other manufacturers’ cables, electrodes, or batteries may cause the device to
perform improperly and may invalidate the safety agency certifications. Use only the
accessories that are specified in these operating instructions.
POSSIBLE DEVICE SHUTDOWN OR NOT SWITCHING ON
Always check that the battery is fully charged.
WHEN OPERATING ON BATTERY POWER, THE LARGE CURRENT DRAW REQUIRED FOR DEFIBRILLATOR
CHANGING MAY CAUSE THE DEFIBRILLATOR TO REACH SHUTDOWN VOLTAGE LEVELS WITH NO LOW BATTERY
WARNING. IF THE DEFIBRILLATOR SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, OR IF A BATTERY LOW MESSAGE
APPEARS ON THE MONITOR SCREEN, THE OPERATOR HAS TO CONNECT IMMEDIATELY THE AC POWER CORD
TO AN OUTLET.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Use only the original power cord during recharging. The right value for the AC power
supply is: 100V to 240V, 50 / 60 Hz AC.
During recharging, do not place the device where the environmental conditions exceed
the storage conditions specified.
DURING OPERATION, THE DEVICE SHOULD BE PLACED AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SUCH AS MOTORS, GENERATORS, X-RAY EQUIPMENT, RADIO
TRANSMITTERS, CELLULAR MOBILE TELEPHONES AND OTHERS, AS THESE MIGHT INTERFERE WITH
THE SIGNALS BEING ACQUIRED.
The RESCUE LIFE is classified as follows:
Class II equipment, applied parts BF for pads, SpO2 and NIBP connector and CF for
ECG cable (EN 60601-1).
The Electromagnetic compatibility level is Class A group 1 according to the EN 60601-
1-2 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements).

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SYMBOLS USED
The symbols below may be found in this manual or in rear sticker or accessories of
Rescue LIFE defibrillator.
Symbol
Description of symbol
Identification of device
Serial Number of device
Manufacturer identification
Date of production
Defibrillation-proof BF type
Defibrillation-proof CF type
Alternated
Class II
Danger of an electrical shock
The user must to consult the instructions for use for
important cautionary information such as warnings and
precautions that cannot, for a variety of reasons, be
presented on the medical device itself.
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions
for use.
Do not use AED mode on NEWBORN

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Follow local regulations on battery disposal or recycling
CE Mark & Notified Body identification
Fragile content, handle with care (on the package)
To keep dry and to not exposure to weathering (on the
package)
To keep up (on the package)

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INTRODUCTION
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING
Be sure that you have all the required supplies and accessories including cables and
ECG paper, when you remove the RESCUE LIFE defibrillator/monitor from the container
used for the shipment. Verify the defibrillator and all accessories for any sign of damage
that may have occurred during shipping. If possible, save the shipping container and
foam inserts in case you must ship the defibrillator in the future.
DEVICE OPERATION AND STORAGE GUIDELINES
Do not operate or store the device in conditions that are beyond the following specified
limits.
•Operating Conditions
Temperature -5 °C to 46 °C
Humidity 10 % to 95 % (non-condensing)
•Storage Conditions (without disposable defibrillation electrodes)
Temperature -20 °C to 50 °C
Humidity 10 % to 95 % (non-condensing)
•Storage Conditions (with disposable defibrillation electrodes)
Temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Humidity 20 % to 80 % (non-condensing)
DO NOT STORE THE DEVICE IN AREAS WITH HIGHLY FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURES
DO NOT OPERATE OR STORE THE DEVICE IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH HIGH
CONCENTRATION OF FLAMMABLE GAS OR ANESTHETICS.
Only personnel authorized by the manufacturer shall open the device for servicing.
There are no user serviceable components inside the device.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
After each use, clean the defibrillator and the reusable pads using a soft, damp cloth
moistened with any of the following solvents:
•Water and soap.
•Clorexina and water mixture (30 ml clorexina/liter of water).
•Ammonia.
•Hydrogen peroxide.
If necessary, sterilize just the defibrillation pad part touching the patient skin only
with liquid CIDEX.
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PART OF THE DEFIBRILLATOR IN FLUIDS.
DO NOT LET ANY FLUID ENTER THE CASE OF THE DEVICE DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS IN CLEANING
THE UNIT, ESPECIALLY ON THE LCD DISPLAY.
DO NOT STERILIZE THE DEVICE.
DO NOT REUSE THE DISPOSABLE PADS.
POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
DO NOT CLEAN ANY PART OF THIS DEVICE OR ACCESSORIES WITH BLEACH, BLEACH DILUTION, OR
PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR FLAMMABLE CLEANING AGENTS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
STERILIZE THIS DEVICE OR ANY ACCESSORIES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN ACCESSORY OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
The operator has to do daily maintenance checks that will help ensure that the device
stays in perfect operational condition.
Check the case of the device for any apparent damage.
Check the ports (defibrillator lead port, patient cable port, AC plug and cable, paddles).
Check the accessories, especially the defibrillation pads and cables, to see that they are
in good condition.
Check the battery status and if the level is low attach the power cord to the AC line.
The internal nickel-metal hydride battery is rechargeable and intended to be used for
standby operation. The defibrillator automatically switches to battery power when the
power cord is disconnected from an AC outlet or from the defibrillator.

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CONNECTING TO POWER
The RESCUE LIFE defibrillator/monitor operates on AC (line) power or with internal
rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
You can switch from battery to AC power or AC power to battery while the device is on
and in use by plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord.
AC Operation
The AC Mains LED illuminates, when the RESCUE LIFE defibrillator/monitor operates on
AC power. When the defibrillator is not in use, maintain better the battery charge
connecting the power cord to an AC outlet and turn off the defibrillator.
Battery Operation
The defibrillator automatically switches to battery power when the power cord is
disconnected from an AC outlet or from the defibrillator. The internal Lithium-Ion
battery is rechargeable and intended to be used for standby operation.
A new, completely charged battery provides approximately 150 shocks at 230 J
discharges, 250 minutes of pacing, or approximately 330 minutes of continuous
monitoring before the defibrillator turns off.
Connect instantly the power cord into an AC outlet to continue use and start recharging
the battery, when the LOW BATTERY message appears on the screen.
If low battery messages often appear, the battery may need to be replaced.
Please contact ELPRO S.r.l. or qualified service personnel for assistance.
In order to improve the monitoring performance we suggest to connect the defibrillator
to AC power after each use to recharge the battery.
Normally, new fully depleted batteries recharge for 3 hours to regain full capacity.

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BATTERY CHARGE
When the message of the battery status displays a value under 25%, batteries should
be charged. Insert the power supply cord in the RESCUE LIFE socket (located on the
back side) and connect to the AC line. The battery status led will switch on.
When the charge finished the led will switch off. To see the battery charge status switch
on the device with pads connector not attached.
When the battery value is under 10% a message appears on display: “CHARGE BATTERY
OR SYSTEM WILL SHUT OFF”. Insert the power supply cord in RESCUE LIFE socket,
otherwise system will shout down automatically in 2 minutes.
During this time defibrillation functions are disabled.
WHEN THE DEVICE IS OFF, DO NOT LEAVE THE AC CHARGER CONNECTED MORE THAN 3 HOURS. IF AFTER
THIS TIME THE CHARGING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF, PLEASE CONTACT THE SERVICE CENTER FOR
CHANGING THE BATTERIES.

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WARRANTY
Every device that goes out of the assembly line passes through a full reliability tests. In
case of problems, our maintenance and exchange policies are in accordance with the
relevant consumer protection laws and regulations in the particular country where the
device is sold.
The warranty period of this device is one year after the date of purchase. Other warranty
period may be agreed with the users.
When the device malfunctions during the warranty period it will be repaired free of
charge by our service centers.
When you submit the device for maintenance, please specify the details as listed below:
- Product name.
- Product serial number.
- Date of purchase.
- Name of sales representative.
- Information of customer and a brief description of the problems encountered.
All of the service works for the product must be undertaken only by the producer or its
authorized agents.
If unauthorized personnel render repairing service during the warranty period, this
warranty becomes null and void.
ELPRO S.r.l. has no information regarding the performance or effectiveness of its
RESCUE LIFE defibrillators if they are used with defibrillation electrodes or other parts
and supplies from other sources. Using defibrillation electrodes, adapter devices, or
other parts and accessories from other sources than ELPRO S.r.l. is not recommended.
If device failure is attributable to defibrillation electrodes or other parts or supplies not
manufactured by ELPRO S.r.l., this may void the warranty.

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SERVICE
We remind that only ELPRO S.r.l. or its authorized representatives should service the
device. If unauthorized personnel service the device during the warranty period, the
warranty will become null and void.
Regularly maintenance and testing of the RESCUE LIFE defibrillator/monitor and
accessories will help to detect and prevent possible electrical and mechanical
discrepancies.
When the device is not functioning properly, it has to be submitted for maintenance
immediately.
When any abnormalities are found in the device or when a danger to bodily harm exists,
the device has to be repaired fast and adequately by authorized personnel.
When the need for maintenance arises please contact ELPRO S.r.l. or its authorized
representatives immediately. Prepare a summary of the problems. Also include the
name of model, product serial number, date of purchase, name of sales representative,
customer information.

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OPERATIONAL
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
RESCUE LIFE is an external defibrillator and monitor for acute cardiac care response
used by authorized healthcare providers in hospital and clinic settings.
The RESCUE LIFE defibrillator and monitor is available only with the biphasic
defibrillation waveform. The delivered energy is adjusted to the patient impedance to
obtain the best result. It is a battery powered, lightweight and portable device designed
to deliver defibrillation shocks during rescue operations.
In manual mode the user has to do the analysis of the ECG trace of the patient and set
the energy level of the shock to be delivered. The energy range is from 1 to 230 Joules.
During synchronized cardio-version, the defibrillating shock is delivered in less than 50
milliseconds of the occurrence of the ECG 'R' peak.
The RESCUE LIFE in the basic configuration has only the manual mode available and
the ECG monitoring can be done by defibrillation pads (1 trace) or by 5 wire ECG
monitoring cable assembly from ELPRO S.r.l.
The RESCUE LIFE can be supplied with (optional) 10 wire ECG cable.
Optional module: RESCUE LIFE can be ordered with ADVISORY/AED mode, Pacemaker,
SpO2as well as NIBP. On the AED version RESCUE LIFE includes a mass storage memory
for recording the ECG trace and events.
Integrated thermal printer allows the hardcopy of the ECG traces.
The RESCUE LIFE may be equipped with disposable defibrillation pads. Through these
pads, the electrical signal from the patient’s heart is acquired. The defibrillation shock
is delivered also through the same defibrillation pads.
IN CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8 YEARS OR WEIGHING LESS THAN 25 KG DO NOT EXCEED 4 JOULE/KG.
DO NOT USE AED MODE IN NEWBORN.
IF BATTERIES ARE NOT FULLY CHARGED AFTER A 3 HOURS CHARGING PERIOD, PLEASE CONTACT THE ELPRO
S.R.L. OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES