User Manual

1 Safety Information
Safety Information
LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 1-3
©2006-2013 Physio-Control, Inc.
Possible electrical interference.
Using cables, electrodes, or accessories not specified for use with this device may result in
increased emissions or decreased resistance to electromagnetic interference which could affect
the performance of this device or of equipment in close proximity. Use only parts and
accessories specified in these operating instructions.
Possible electrical interference.
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 defibrillator in an
emergency situation, if possible.
Possible defibrillator shutdown.
When operating on battery power, adhere to battery maintenance and replacement intervals
discussed in the Battery Performance and Life section to prevent possible defibrillator shutdown.
If the defibrillator shuts down without warning, or if a LOW BATTERY: CONNECT TO AC
POWER
message appears on the monitor screen, immediately connect the AC power cord to an
outlet.
Possible device failure.
Do not modify the defibrillator or CodeManagement Module.
Possible improper defibrillator performance.
Changing factory default settings will change the behavior of the device. Changes to the default
settings must only be made by authorized personnel.
Possible improper defibrillator performance.
Using other manufacturers’ cables, electrodes, or batteries may cause the device to perform
improperly and invalidates the safety agency certification. Use only the accessories specified in
these operating instructions.
Possible failure to detect an out of range condition.
Reselecting QUICK SET will reset the alarm limits around the patient’s current vital sign values.
This may be outside the safe range for the patient.
Safety risk and possible equipment damage.
Monitors, defibrillators, and their accessories (including electrodes and cables) contain
ferromagnetic materials. As with all ferromagnetic equipment, these products must not be used
in the presence of the high magnetic field created by a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
device. The high magnetic field created by an MRI device will attract the equipment with a force
sufficient to cause death or serious personal injury to persons between the equipment and the
MRI device. This magnetic attraction may also damage the equipment and affect the
performance of the equipment. Skin burns will also occur due to heating of electrically
conductive materials such as patient leads and pulse oximeter sensors. Consult the MRI
manufacturer for more information.
WARNINGS! (CONTINUED)