Schiller FRED easyport User manual

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FRED®easyport®
Automatic external Defibrillator
FRED®easyport®
(1) On-/off-button
(2) Start analysis
(3) Defibrillation button
(4) Electrodes connector
(5) Lamp ”electrodes o.k.”
Short Operating Instruction
Art.-No.: 2.510553 Rev.: b
*2.510553*

Step 1
Step 2 n
1. Switch on the device by pressing the
green button
2. Apply defibrillation electrodes.
3. Connect electrode cable to device. The
yellow electrode indicator LED will go out
as soon as the device is able to identify an
acceptable electrode resistance.
See backside “Checking Electrodes”
4. Press the blue button .
You will be prompted to no longer touch the pa-
tient.
If the device identifies a ventricular fibrillation or
ventricular tachycardia with a heart frequency
above 180 b/min Step 3, follows; otherwise, con-
tinue with Step 4 “Performing Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation”.
Switch on the device, apply electrodes
Running the analysis

Step 3
If the shock was not successful, steps 2 to 3are repeated once or twice.
Step 4
6. Check patient.
– If no signs of circulation are present, perform cardiopulmonary resuscita-
tion. Alternate between 30 cardiac massages and 2 breaths for 2 minutes.
After two minutes, the device begins again with Step 2 Running the
Analysis.
– If circulatory signs are present, move the patient onto his or her side.
VElectric shock hazard!
• Do not, under any circumstances,
touch the patient while the shock is
delivered.
• Make sure that the patient is not
touching any conductive objects
5. Release the shock with the button
.
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Delivering the Shock

Important notes
• Connect the device as quickly as possible, even if you feel insecure about
its operation. The device will help you.
• Call the emergency services as fast as possible.
• Do not use this unit in areas where there is any danger of explosion.
• To be sure that the device can be used efficiently in an emergency, instruct
your relatives in its use and make sure that everyone has read the user
guide.
• Make sure that the device is ready for operation at any time.
Firmly press the defibrillation electrodes in alternation
onto the patient's skin and note which electrode causes
the message "Check electrodes" to disappear. Now
press this electrode once again firmly against the pa-
tient's skin.
If the "Check electrodes" message does not disappear:
– Detach both defibrillation electrodes.
– Wipe off the remaining gel with a cloth.
– Shave both application points to remove the up-
permost layer of skin.
– Apply new defibrillation electrodes to these points.
Checking the electrodes