GS corpuls3 User manual

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This user manual has been compiled to provide users with information
necessary for safe and trouble-free operation, use on patients and maintenance
of corpuls3. All persons dealing with use, maintenance and troubleshooting
must read and implement this user manual.
In addition to this user manual, the currently applicable ordinances and the
generally accepted engineering principles as well as regulations for
occupational health and safety and accident prevention must be complied with.
The corpuls3complies with the basic standards as specified in Annex I of the
"Medical Device Directive 93/42/EC of the Commission". The corpuls3is a
medical product class IIb. In the UMDNS (Universal Medical Device
Nomenclature System) the corpuls3has the code 17-882.
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Service address
In case of enquiries, please contact:
Information on the authorised service and sales partners can also be found on
the following website:
www.corpuls.com
Address of the sales and service partner

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Versions of the corpuls3user manual
Issue Date User manual version Software version
1 06/2007 ENG V1.1 – 04130.2 1.1.0
2 08/2007 ENG V1.2 – 04130.2 1.2.0
3 11/2007 ENG V1.3 – 04130.2 1.3.0
4 07/2008 ENG V1.4 – 04130.2 1.4.1
5 07/2009 ENG V1.5 – 04130.2 1.5.0
6 12/2009 ENG V1.6 – 04130.2 1.6.0
7 11/2010 ENG V1.7 – 04130.2 1.7.0
8 07/2011 ENG V1.8 – 04130.2 1.8.0
9 10/2011 ENG V1.9 – 04130.2 1.9.0
10 07/2012 ENG V2.0 – 04130.2 2.0.0
11 06/2013 ENG V2.1 – 04130.2 2.1.0
Versions of the supplements
to the user manual corpuls
3
Version Date Description Version
user manual Version Software
A 04/2010 Supplement of
the alarm
messages
EN V1.4 - 04130.2
EN V1.5 - 04130.2
EN V1.6 - 04130.2
1.4
1.5
1.6
A 06/2010 New Defibrillator
Keyboard EN V1.7 - 04130.2 1.7.0
A 03/2011 Interval
Measurement
NIBP
EN V1.7 - 04130.2 1.7.2
A 07/2011 NVG mode EN V1.8 – 04130.2 1.8.0

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Contents
1Safety................................................................................................... 1
1.1 General ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 Operating Staff................................................................................ 1
1.2.1 Restrictions of Therapeutic Functions ....................................... 1
1.2.2 Maintenance .............................................................................. 2
1.3 Information and Warning Labels on the Device.............................. 2
1.4 Warning Notices and Symbols........................................................ 3
1.5 Special Types of Risk ..................................................................... 3
2Intended Use....................................................................................... 4
3Introduction ........................................................................................ 6
3.1 Components.................................................................................... 6
3.2 Device Design................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Pairing (Connection Authorisation).......................................... 10
3.2.2 Monitoring Unit......................................................................... 12
3.2.3 Patient Box and Accessory Bag .............................................. 14
3.2.4 Defibrillator/Pacer .................................................................... 17
3.2.5 Defibrillator/Pacer SLIM........................................................... 18
3.2.6 Brackets................................................................................... 19
3.3 Description of the Monitoring, Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Functions....................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Monitoring and Diagnostic Functions....................................... 20
3.3.2 Therapeutic Functions ............................................................. 21
3.4 Alarm management....................................................................... 23
3.4.1 Alarm Signals at the Monitoring unit........................................ 24
3.4.2 Alarm Signals at the Patient box.............................................. 26
3.5 Energy Management..................................................................... 27
3.5.1 Battery Operation..................................................................... 27
3.5.2 Mains Operation....................................................................... 29
4General Operating Instructions...................................................... 31
4.1 Operating and Display Elements .................................................. 31
4.1.1 Operating Elements and LEDs on the Monitoring Unit............ 31
4.1.2 Basic Structure of the Display Pages on the
Monitoring Unit......................................................................... 35
4.1.3 Patient Box Display.................................................................. 39
4.1.4 Control Keys and LEDs on the Patient Box............................. 40
4.1.5 Control Key and LEDs on the Defibrillator/Pacer .................... 41
4.1.6 Control Key and LEDs on the Defibrillator/Pacer SLIM........... 42
4.2 Switching On and Off.................................................................... 43
4.2.1 Switching On............................................................................ 43
4.2.2 Switching Off............................................................................ 44

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4.3 Menu Control................................................................................. 46
4.3.1 Softkey Context Menu.............................................................. 46
4.3.2 Parameter Context Menu and Curve Context Menu ............... 47
4.3.3 Main Menu ............................................................................... 49
4.3.4 Configuration Dialogue ............................................................ 50
4.4 Disconnecting and Connecting Modules ...................................... 51
4.4.1 Disconnecting the Monitoring Unit from the
Defibrillator/Pacer .................................................................... 51
4.4.2 Disconnecting the Patient Box from the Monitoring
Unit........................................................................................... 52
4.4.3 Connecting the Patient Box to the Monitoring Unit.................. 53
4.4.4 Connecting the Monitoring Unit to the
Defibrillator/Pacer .................................................................... 54
4.4.5 Removing the Patient Box from the Compact Device ............. 55
4.5 Accessory Bag.............................................................................. 56
4.5.1 Fitting the Accessory Bag........................................................ 56
4.5.2 Packing the Accessory Bag..................................................... 57
4.6 Inserting the Device into the Brackets.......................................... 60
4.6.1 Defibrillator/Compact Device Bracket...................................... 60
4.6.2 Monitoring Unit Bracket............................................................ 61
4.6.3 Patient Box Charging Bracket.................................................. 62
5Operation – Therapy ........................................................................ 63
5.1 Therapy Electrodes for Defibrillation and Pacing.......................... 63
5.1.1 Types of Therapy Electrodes................................................... 63
5.1.2 Connecting the Electrode Cable.............................................. 65
5.1.3 Removing the Shock Paddles from their Holders and
Re-inserting them..................................................................... 66
5.2 Preparing the Patient for Defibrillation, Cardioversion and
Pacer Therapy............................................................................... 67
5.3 Defibrillation in AED Mode............................................................ 68
5.3.1 Information on the AED Mode ................................................. 68
5.3.2 Defibrillation in AED mode with corPatch Electrodes........... 70
5.3.3 Defibrillation in AED Mode with Shock Paddles ...................... 71
5.4 Manual Defibrillation and Cardioversion....................................... 74
5.4.1 Information on Manual Defibrillation and
Cardioversion........................................................................... 74
5.4.2 Manual Defibrillation with corPatch Electrodes.................... 76
5.4.3 Manual Defibrillation and Cardioversion with Shock
Paddles.................................................................................... 77
5.4.4 Manual Defibrillation and Cardioversion with Shock
Spoons..................................................................................... 79
5.4.5 Manual Defibrillation and Cardioversion of Neonates
and Children............................................................................. 80
5.5 External Pacer............................................................................... 81
5.5.1 Information on the External Pacer........................................... 81
5.5.2 Preparing the pacer function.................................................... 83

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5.5.3 Starting the Pacer Function ..................................................... 85
5.6 Metronome.................................................................................... 89
5.6.1 Information on the Metronome................................................. 89
5.6.2 Starting the Metronome ........................................................... 90
5.7 CPR Feedback.............................................................................. 91
5.7.1 Information on CPR Feedback ................................................ 91
5.7.2 Preparing CPR Feedback........................................................ 93
5.7.3 Working with CPR Feedback................................................... 94
6Operation – Monitoring and Diagnosis.......................................... 95
6.1 Information on Monitoring and Diagnosis ..................................... 95
6.2 ECG Monitoring............................................................................. 95
6.2.1 Information on ECG Monitoring............................................... 95
6.2.2 ECG Lead Colour Coding........................................................ 96
6.2.3 Preparing ECG Monitoring....................................................... 97
6.2.4 Performing ECG Monitoring..................................................... 98
6.2.5 Adapting the Representation of the ECG Curve.................... 100
6.2.6 Heart Rate Monitoring............................................................ 102
6.3 Recording, Measuring, Printing and Interpreting a
Diagnostic ECG........................................................................... 102
6.3.1 Information on Diagnostic ECG ............................................. 102
6.3.2 Preparing the Patient for a D-ECG ........................................ 103
6.3.3 Recording and Measuring a Diagnostic ECG........................ 106
6.3.4 Representative Cycle............................................................. 111
6.4 Longterm ECG............................................................................ 113
6.4.1 Information on Longterm ECG............................................... 113
6.4.2 Preparing Longterm ECG ...................................................... 114
6.4.3 Performing Longterm ECG .................................................... 114
6.5 Oximetry Monitoring (Option)...................................................... 115
6.5.1 Information on Oximetry Monitoring....................................... 115
6.5.2 Preparing Oximetry Monitoring.............................................. 117
6.5.3 Performing Oximetry Measurement....................................... 118
6.5.4 Adjusting the Representation of the Oximetry
Parameters ............................................................................ 120
6.5.5 Monitoring Pulse Rate and Perfusion Index .......................... 120
6.6 CO2Monitoring (option) .............................................................. 121
6.6.1 Information on CO2Monitoring .............................................. 121
6.6.2 Preparing CO2Monitoring...................................................... 122
6.6.3 Performing CO2Measurement............................................... 124
6.6.4 Adjusting the Representation of the CO2 Values................... 125
6.6.5 Monitoring Respiratory Rate.................................................. 125
6.7 Non-invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring (option) ...................... 126
6.7.1 Information on NIBP Monitoring............................................. 126
6.7.2 Preparing Blood Pressure Monitoring.................................... 129
6.7.3 Performing Individual Blood Pressure Measurement............ 129

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6.7.4 Performing Blood Pressure Interval Monitoring..................... 131
6.8 Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring (Option)............................. 131
6.8.1 Information on IBP Monitoring............................................... 131
6.8.2 Preparing Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring ..................... 132
6.8.3 Performing Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring ................... 134
6.9 Temperature Monitoring (Option)................................................ 135
6.9.1 Information on Temperature Monitoring ................................ 135
6.9.2 Preparing Temperature Monitoring........................................ 135
6.9.3 Performing Temperature Monitoring...................................... 136
7Configuration.................................................................................. 137
7.1 Configuring the System............................................................... 137
7.1.1 General System Settings....................................................... 137
7.1.2 Display Configuration............................................................. 140
7.1.3 Printer settings....................................................................... 143
7.1.4 Configuration of the Fax Transmission (Default User) .......... 148
7.2 Configuration of the Monitoring Functions.................................. 148
7.2.1 ECG Monitoring ..................................................................... 148
7.2.2 Oximetry................................................................................. 150
7.2.3 CO2........................................................................................ 151
7.2.4 IBP ......................................................................................... 152
7.2.5 CPR Feedback....................................................................... 154
7.3 Alarm Configuration .................................................................... 155
7.3.1 Configuring Alarm Settings.................................................... 155
7.3.2 Configuring Alarm Settings.................................................... 156
7.3.3 Setting Alarm Limits for Monitoring Functions
Manually................................................................................. 156
7.3.4 Setting the Alarm Limits for Monitoring Functions
Automatically.......................................................................... 158
7.4 Advanced Settings (Persons Responsible for the Device)........ 159
7.4.1 Authorisation for Persons Responsible for the Device.......... 159
7.4.2 General System Settings (Person responsible for the
device) ................................................................................... 160
7.4.3 Configuration of the Defibrillation Function (Persons
Responsible for the Device)................................................... 163
7.4.4 Filter Settings (Persons Responsible for the Device)............ 165
7.4.5 Alarm Configuration (Persons Responsible for the
Device)................................................................................... 166
7.4.6 Basic Configuration of the Views (Persons
Responsible for the Device)................................................... 168
7.4.7 Configuration of Master Data (Persons Responsible
for the Device)........................................................................ 169
7.4.8 Configuration of Telemetry (Persons Responsible for
the Device)............................................................................. 170
7.4.9 Bluetooth®data interface (Persons Responsible for
the Device)............................................................................. 177

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7.4.10 Configuration of ECG Measurement and ECG
Interpretation (Persons Responsible for the Device)............. 179
7.4.11 Demo Mode (Persons Responsible for the Device) .............. 181
7.4.12 Data Protection Settings (Persons responsible for the
device) ................................................................................... 182
7.4.13 Configuration of the Metronome (Persons
Responsible for the Device)................................................... 183
7.4.14 Configuration of Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
Measurement (NIBP) (Persons Responsible for the
Device)................................................................................... 184
8Data Management .......................................................................... 186
8.1 Creating a Patient File ................................................................ 186
8.2 Event Key.................................................................................... 187
8.3 Handling Data ............................................................................. 187
8.4 Master Data................................................................................. 188
8.5 Browser Key................................................................................ 189
8.5.1 Protocol.................................................................................. 189
8.5.2 Mission Browser..................................................................... 192
8.6 Analysis of the Data with corView2............................................. 193
8.7 Screenshot.................................................................................. 194
8.8 Telemetry (Option)...................................................................... 194
8.8.1 Installing the SIM Card........................................................... 196
8.8.2 Starting Fax Transmission..................................................... 196
8.8.3 Starting Live Data transmission with corpuls.web ............ 198
8.9 Bluetooth®data interface ............................................................ 199
8.9.1 Establishing and interrupting a Bluetooth® connection......... 201
8.10 Insurance card reader (option).................................................... 202
8.10.1 Data Transmission via Bluetooth®......................................... 204
8.11 Insurance card reader (Option)................................................... 204
9Maintenance and Tests.................................................................. 206
9.1 General Information .................................................................... 206
9.2 Function Checks ......................................................................... 207
9.2.1 Function check of the Device................................................. 208
9.2.2 Function check of the Power Supply ..................................... 213
9.2.3 Checking Accessories and Consumables ............................. 213
9.3 Automatic Self Test..................................................................... 215
9.4 Regular Maintenance Work ........................................................ 215
9.4.1 Safety-related Checks............................................................ 215
9.4.2 Metrological Check ................................................................ 216
9.4.3 Repair and Service ................................................................ 216
9.5 Loading the Printer Paper........................................................... 217
9.6 Changing the Battery.................................................................. 218
9.7 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation ...................................... 219

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9.7.1 Monitoring Unit, Patient Box and Defibrillator/Pacer ............. 219
9.7.2 Shock Paddles....................................................................... 221
9.7.3Therapy Master Cable ........................................................... 222
9.7.4 Cables for Monitoring Functions............................................ 222
9.7.5 Oximetry Sensor .................................................................... 222
9.7.6 CO2Sensor............................................................................ 223
9.7.7 NIBP Cuffs ............................................................................. 223
9.7.8 IBP Transducer Cable............................................................ 223
9.7.9 Temperature Sensor.............................................................. 223
9.7.10 Accessory Bag and Carrying Strap........................................ 223
9.8 Approved Accessories, Spare Parts and Consumables............. 224
10 Procedure in Case of Malfunctions.............................................. 233
10.1 Device alarms ............................................................................. 233
10.2 Troubleshooting and Corrective Actions..................................... 250
10.3 Notifications Message Line and Information in the
Protocol....................................................................................... 263
Appendix ........................................................................................................ 272
ASymbols ...................................................................................... 272
BFunction Checklist....................................................................... 277
CFactory Settings.......................................................................... 278
DTechnical Specifications ............................................................. 286
EBiphasic Defibrillator ................................................................... 300
FSafety Information....................................................................... 303
GECG Analysis during Semi-automatic Defibrillation (AED
mode).......................................................................................... 307
Hcorpuls3 HYPERBARIC (HBO)................................................... 310
IGuidelines and Manufacturer’s Declaration................................ 311
JWarranty...................................................................................... 316
KProtection Rights and Patents .................................................... 317
LDisposal of the Device and Accessories..................................... 318
MNote on Data Protection.............................................................. 319
NList of Illustrations ....................................................................... 320
OList of Tables............................................................................... 325
Index 328

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Conventions
The following conventions apply in this user manual:
Key Key on monitoring unit, patient box and
defibrillator/pacer
[Softkey] Softkey on the monitoring unit
"Menu item" ► "Submenu item" Menu items of the main menu and
parameter and curve context menus
"Alarm message" Messages for physiological and
technical alarms on the monitoring unit
and patient box
VERBAL MESSAGE Spoken operating instructions and
alarm messages in the AED mode
Operating instruction/
information Operating instructions and information
in the message line of the monitoring
unit

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1 Safety
1.1 General
The corpuls3may only be operated if:
•in technically perfect condition;
•used as intended (see chapter 2 Intended Use, p. 4);
•the instructions of this user manual are followed.
Malfunctions must be eliminated immediately (see chapter 10 Procedure in
Case of Malfunctions, page 233).
For the product variant corpuls3HYPERBARIC please read and understand
Appendix H corpuls3 HYPERBARIC (HBO).
1.2 Operating Staff
The corpuls3may only be operated by trained medical staff of for example
hospitals, doctor’s offices and emergency medical services, as well as of
authorities and public safety organisations.
The qualified staff must be
•trained in proper handling, use and operation of the device and of the
approved accessories as well as be
•trained in basic and advanced resuscitatory measures (BLS and ALS).
The initial instruction and training on the device must be performed by the
manufacturer or by authorised personnel.
1.2.1 Restrictions of Therapeutic Functions
Use of the therapeutic functions (defibrillation, cardioversion and pacing) is
restricted to qualified and authorised staff.
The manufacturer recommends that persons who use the therapeutic functions
of the device should take part in refresher courses regularly. The operating
company/operator is responsible for offering such refresher courses.
Instructing
person
Refresher
courses in
therapeutic use
Hyperbaric
oxyg
en therapy

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1.2.2 Maintenance
Maintenance work may only be performed by persons who are appropriately
trained and authorised by the manufacturer. Failure to observe this will result in
invalidation of claims under the warranty.
1.3 Information and Warning Labels on the Device
Please read and follow the instructions in the user manual
Please read the additiona
l instructions in the user manual
USB interface (Devices up to 09/2010)
BF (body floating, defibrillation
-proof):
An isolated application
component of this type is approved for
external and internal use on the patient
CF (cardiac floating, defibrillation
-proof):
An isolated application component of this type is approved for use
on
the patient or patient’s heart
Equipotential bonding
Protection class IP55
2
Symbol for second generation of radio module.
Approved for operation in a multiplace hyperbaric chamber for
hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) (option).
MagCode connector is
NOT approved for operation in a hyperbaric
chamber for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO).
Fig. 1-1 Sample rating plate

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1.4 Warning Notices and Symbols
A number of actions during the operation of the corpuls3carry risks for
patients, users and third parties.
Such actions are indicated by warning notices in this user manual.
The following symbols are used:
Warning
"Warning" denotes a dangerous situation.
If the warning is not heeded, extremely severe injuries or substantial material
damage may occur.
Caution
"Caution" denotes a possibly dangerous situation.
If not heeded, minor injuries or slight material damage may occur.
These paragraphs contain information which must be read and understood.
1.5 Special Types of Risk
The defibrillator emits powerful electrical energy. Severe injuries or death may
result if the defibrillator is not used in accordance with this user manual.
•Familiarise yourself with the device and this user manual.
The defibrillator must not be opened. Internal components may carry high
voltages.
•If a fault is suspected, have the device checked by the authorised sales
and service partner and, if necessary, repaired.
The defibrillator may cause electromagnetic interference, particularly during
charging and on triggering the defibrillation shock.
The functioning of devices operated in the vicinity may be compromised.
•Check the effects of the defibrillator on other devices, preferably before
an emergency occurs.
Electromagnetic fields of other devices may invalidate the ECG readings.
ECG analysis may be impaired. It may be impossible to trigger a defibrillation
shock or pacer pulse.
•Please read and follow the instructions for operation of the device in
chapter 2 Intended Use, p. 4 in addition to the safety warnings during use
It is essential to read and follow the safety information in the appendix F (from
page 272).
.
Electric shock
EMC
Note

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2 Intended Use
The corpuls3is intended
•for measurement and monitoring of vital functions in addition to
•defibrillation, cardioversion or cardiac pacing
of patients in the preclinical and clinical field by qualified medical staff trained in
the use of the device.
The following monitoring functions are available:
•ECG
•diagnostic ECG
Optional:
•oximetry (SpO2, SpCO®, SpHb, SpMet®)
•capnometry (CO2)
•temperature (T)
•non-invasive blood pressure monitoring (NIBP)
•invasive blood pressure monitoring (IBP)
The corpuls3is approved for monitoring in operating diagnostic X-ray units
(e. g. computed tomography). Exempt from this is the oximetry option, because
measured values might be falsified. When equipped with the HBO (hyperbaric
oxygen therapy) option, the corpuls3is approved for operation in a multiplace
hyperbaric chamber up to 3 barg and an oxygen concentration of < 23%.
Intended use of corpuls3includes employment of accessories which are
•approved by the manufacturer (see chapter 9.8 Approved Accessories,
Spare Parts and Consumables, p. 224) and
•appropriate for the function and patient.
Use of accessories on corpuls3which are not approved by the manufacturer
is not considered to be intended use.
Warning
Defibrillation protection for patients, user and third parties cannot be
guaranteed, if accessories other than those authorised by the manufacturer
are used.
The therapeutic functions of defibrillation, cardioversion and pacer must only be
performed with constant monitoring of the patient.
Performing the therapeutic functions without eye contact with the patient is not
considered to be intended use.
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If monitoring functions are performed, the patient’s condition must also be
regularly monitored even when the alarm function is enabled.
The corpuls3is not intended for
•operation in the vicinity of readily inflammable substances,
•setup and operation under the influence of strong electromagnetic fields,
which occur in the direct vicinity of radio masts, switched-on nuclear
magnetic resonance tomography units, high voltage installations and
overhead power lines,
•operation in the vicinity of therapeutic radiation units (e.g. tumor
treatment),
•operation in connection with a high frequency surgical device,
•operation in a monoplace hyperbaric chamber (option HBO),
•operation in a multiplace hyperbaric chamber with more than 3 barg
and/or more than 23 % oxygen concentration (option HBO).
The pacer function must not be used near high frequency surgical devices or
microwave therapy devices.
Individual modules must not be used without batteries inserted.
Defibrillation and cardioversion must not be performed without protective
measures (see chapter 5.3.1 Information on the AED Mode, p. 68 and 5.4.1
Information on Manual Defibrillation and Cardioversion, p. 74):
•on a metal surface;
•on a wet surface.
The defibrillator must only be used for defibrillation and cardioversion and must
not be used as a stimulation current device or as a pacer.
The pacer may only be used as a transcutaneous pacer.
The pacer must not be used as an intracardial defibrillator.
The corpuls3may not be used simultaneously on two or more patients.
The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for damage occurring as a result of
failure to use corpuls3as intended.
Usage other than
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3 Introduction
3.1 Components
corpuls3is a portable device with a modular structure which can be used
•as a defibrillator/monitor or
•as a full patient monitor in its own right.
The corpuls3provides comprehensive monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic
functions for treatment of emergency and intensive-care patients. Especially as
part of the resuscitation of emergency patients, defibrillations, cardioversions or
pacer therapies can also be performed, in addition to monitoring of vital
parameters.
A maximum of six ECG curves can be displayed on the monitor at the same
time. A 12 lead ECG function allows the user a comprehensive ECG diagnosis,
which can be optionally supplemented by ECG analysis software.
Further monitoring functions include oxygen saturation measurement (pulse
oximetry), carbon dioxide measurement (capnometry) and temperature
measurement, in addition to non-invasive and invasive blood pressure
monitoring. The recorded measuring values can be displayed both numerically
and as a curve. Configurable alarms draw the user’s attention to current
changes in the patient’s condition. All measured values or logs can be printed
out on paper.
corpuls3has extensive documentation functions for internal recording of
events, alarms and logs. These can be transferred to external systems for
further processing and archiving.
Monitoring,
diagnostic and
therapeutic
functions
Documentation
function

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Fig. 3-1 Compact device
1 Accessory bag
2 Shock paddles (2 x)
3 Printer
The corpuls3can be tilted vertically up to 30°.
Depending on the mission conditions, the monitor can be adjusted to the
appropriate visual angle.
The system can be divided into the following three modules :
•Monitoring unit
•Patient box
•Defibrillator/Pacer
Fig. 3-2 Individual modules
1 Monitoring unit
2 Patient box
3 Defibrillator/Pacer
Pivoting device

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3.2 Device Design
The three modules monitoring unit, patient box and defibrillator/pacer can
operate via an infrared connection or, if separated, via radio connection.
The connection status is shown on the display of the monitoring unit (see Table
4-2, page 36) and the patient box (see Table 4-3, page 39).
Communication between the modules in semi-modular and modular use is
performed by radio up to a distance of 10 m in open terrain.
In the connected mechanically state, the modules communicate via an optical
infrared connection.
If the radio connection is interrupted, the modules have to be connected to each
other mechanically. The corpuls3switches automatically from radio
connection to infrared connection in this case.
The antenna of the radio unit in the patient box is located at the top. In case the
antenna is shadowed, for example by metallic or metallised objects, the
maximal reach of the radio connection may be reduced. This may happen, for
example, when the patient box is placed between the patient’s legs on the
stretcher. If possible, choose a position for the patient box that allows
unimpeded view to the other modules.
The following combinations are possible:
Device Design Defibrillator-/pacer unit Defibrillator-/pacer unit
SLIM
1. Compact
device:
All three modules
are connected
mechanically
2. Semi-modular
use:
Monitoring unit
and patient box
are connected,
defibrillator/ pacer
is disconnected.
3. Semi-modular
use:
Monitoring unit
and
defibrillator/pacer
are connected,
patient box is
disconnected.
Usage options
Radio connection
Note
Infrared
connection
Note