Storing the transducer ..................................................................................................................................... 8-11

Transporting the transducer .......................................................................................................................... 8-11

Cleaning the stand ............................................................................................................................................. 8-13

Cleaning accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 8-13

Cleaning and disinfecting the ECG cable and slave cable ................................................... 8-13

9. Safety

Ergonomic safety ................................................................................................................................................... 9-1

Position the system .................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Position yourself ........................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Take breaks, exercise, and vary activities ....................................................................................... 9-3

Electrical safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 9-4

Electrical safety classification ................................................................................................................. 9-7

Equipment safety ................................................................................................................................................... 9-8

Battery safety .......................................................................................................................................................... 9-9

Clinical safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 9-10

Hazardous materials .......................................................................................................................................... 9-11

Electromagnetic compatibility ...................................................................................................................... 9-11

Wireless transmission ............................................................................................................................. 9-12

Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................................ 9-13

Separation distance .................................................................................................................................. 9-14

Compatible accessories and peripherals ....................................................................................... 9-14

Manufacturer's declaration ................................................................................................................... 9-17

Labeling symbols ................................................................................................................................................ 9-20

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 9-24

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................... 9-24

Environmental limits ................................................................................................................................ 9-25

Electrical specifications ........................................................................................................................... 9-25

Battery specifications .............................................................................................................................. 9-25

Standards ................................................................................................................................................................ 9-26

Electromechanical safety standards ................................................................................................ 9-26

EMC standards classification ............................................................................................................... 9-26

Biocompatibility standards ................................................................................................................... 9-27

Airborne equipment standards .......................................................................................................... 9-27

DICOM standard ........................................................................................................................................ 9-27

HIPAA standard .......................................................................................................................................... 9-27

10. Acoustic Output

ALARA principle .................................................................................................................................................. 10-1

Applying the ALARA principle ........................................................................................................... 10-1

Direct controls ............................................................................................................................................. 10-2

Indirect controls .......................................................................................................................................... 10-2

Receiver controls ....................................................................................................................................... 10-3

Acoustic artifacts ................................................................................................................................................. 10-3

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