Responsibilities - GE Definium 5000 Operator's Manual

Responsibilities

WARNING: Ensure that all personnel authorized to use the equipment are aware of the danger of
excessive exposure to x-ray radiation.
The equipment herein described is sold with the understanding that the manufacturer,
its agents, and representatives are not liable for injury or damage which may result from
overexposure of patients or personnel to X-ray radiation.
WARNING: The patient can roll or fall off the table. Use a safety harness whenever possible. Never
leave the patient unattended.
WARNING: The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for overexposure of patients or
personnel to x-ray radiation generated by this equipment which is a result of poor
operating techniques or procedures.
No responsibility will be assumed for any equipment that has not been serviced and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer instructions, or which has been
modified or tampered with in any way.
WARNING: It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure the safety of the patient while the x-ray
equipment is in operation by visual observation, proper patient positioning, and use of the
devices that are intended to prevent patient injury.
Always watch all parts of the system to verify that there is no interference and no
possibility of collision with the patient or with other equipment.
NOTE: The following items can be moved into the patient area:
• Image paste patient barrier
• Elevating table
• Non-elevating table
• Weight-bearing stand
WARNING: Make sure that the x-ray tube is placed in to working position with the reference axis (X-
ray beam) pointing to the reception area.
Definium 5000 X-Ray System
Operator Manual
5197809-1EN Rev. 4 (13 February 2008)
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