Additional Warnings And Cautions; Recommendations - laerdal CPRmeter Gebrauchsanweisung

10 Additional Warnings and Cautions

A Warning identifies conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that can result
in serious personal injury or death. A Caution identifies conditions, hazards,
or unsafe practices that can result in minor personal injury or damage to the
CPRmeter.
– WARNING: The CPRmeter is not intended for use in a moving
environment, such as an ambulance. If used during patient transport,
the CPRmeter may provide inaccurate feedback. If CPR is indicated in
a moving environment, do not rely on the CPRmeter depth feedback
during such conditions. It is not necessary to remove the device from the
patient.
– WARNING: Do not practice by using the CPRmeter on a person. The
CPRmeter may be used with a training manikin or simply on a compliant
surface for practice.
– WARNING: Properly performed CPR may result in fracturing of the
patient's ribs.* If rib integrity has been compromised, continue to provide
CPR in accordance with your local protocol.
– WARNING: Properly performed CPR may result in chest injuries* e.g.
external chest wall bruising or abrasion.
– WARNING: Do not rely on CPRmeter feedback during aircraft ascent
and descent, as its accuracy is reduced in such conditions.
– CAUTION: Do not apply the CPRmeter to an open wound or recent
incision site.
– CAUTION: The CPRmeter is designed to be used only with Laerdal-
approved accessories. The CPRmeter may perform improperly if non-
approved accessories are used. Do not attempt to modify the CPRmeter
in any way.
CAUTION: Use only model 801-10850 Patient Adhesives with the
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CPRmeter. If the Reusable Silicone Cover is applied to the CPRmeter, use
only model 801-10950 Large Patient Adhesives.
* Black CJ, Busuttil A, Robertson C. Chest wall injuries following
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Resuscitation. 2004;63:339 –343.
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11 Recommendations

To prolong the life of the display, avoid storing the CPRmeter where it is
exposed to direct sunlight when not in use.
Responders should receive training, including regular refresher training, in
use of the CPRmeter. When training with the CPRmeter on a CPR manikin,
disable or ignore feedback from the manikin.
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