samaritan® Pediatric-Pak
User Instructions
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INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The samaritan® Pediatric-Pak (Model SPP 351) is indicated for use to treat patients in cardiopulmonary arrest who
are unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing spontaneously. They should only be used by personnel who
have been trained in its operation.
The samaritan® Pediatric-Pak (SPP 351) is specially designed for use with the samaritan® PAD (Model SAM 300P)
only. This product allows the samaritan® PAD to deliver lower-energy therapy to infants & children up to the age of
8 years or up to 55lbs (25kg). DO NOT DELAY THERAPY IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF EXACT AGE OR
WEIGHT.
The samaritan® PAD (Automated External Defibrillator) is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in
its operation. Users should have received training in basic life support / AED, advanced life support or a physician-
authorized emergency medical response training program. Once attached and turned on, the defibrillator will
analyze the patients ECG rhythm. If a shockable rhythm is detected the device will charge automatically and advise
the operator to deliver therapy.
Warnings
Only samaritan® Pads’ with the label are suitable for use with the Pediatric-Pak. If the samaritan®
PAD you are using does not have this label - use the Adult Pad-Pak if no alternatives are available.
In the United States the samaritan® PAD and Pediatric-Pak are intended for use by or on the order of a
physician or persons licensed by state law.
The use of the Pediatric-Pak will enable delivery of 50 Joule shocks to the pediatric patient.
Not for use on patients under 1 year old. For use with children up to the age of 8 years or up to 55lbs
(25kg). DO NOT DELAY THERAPY IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF EXACT AGE OR WEIGHT.
The samaritan® PAD has the capability to deliver therapeutic electrical shocks. The electrical shock can
cause serious harm to either operators or bystanders. Caution must be taken to ensure that neither the
operators nor bystanders touch the patient when a shock is going to be delivered.
The samaritan® PAD is designed to work on patients who are unconscious, not breathing, and without
circulation.
Touching or moving the patient during analysis of heart rhythm can interfere with the diagnostic process.
Avoid physical contact with the patient until analysis and/or treatment has been completed unless the
device instructs the operator to perform CPR.
Due to the danger of explosion it is strongly advised that the samaritan® PAD should not be used in the
vicinity of explosive gases. This includes flammable anesthetics or concentrated oxygen.
Proper placement of the samaritan® PAD pads is critical. Strict observance of pad positioning instructions,
as indicated on the labeling and in training, is essential. Care must be taken to ensure pads adhere to the
patients’ skin properly. Air pockets between the adhesive pad and skin must be eliminated. Failure in pad
adhesion may hinder effectiveness of therapy or cause excessive skin burns to the patient if a therapeutic
shock is applied. Reddening of the skin may appear after use, this is normal.
The samaritan® Pediatric-Pak is a single use item and must be replaced after the Pediatric Electrode pouch
seal has been broken or compromised in any way. If damage is suspected the Pediatric-Pak must be
replaced immediately.