Section 3: Precautions And Safety Tips; Precautions - Dräger WBR82 Instructions For Use Manual

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT 8 Jan 04

Precautions

Federal law restricts the sale of this device to or on the order of a physician.
Latex may cause an allergic reaction in some patients and caregivers. This product contains no latex
components.
WARNING:
Only properly trained personnel, as directed by an appropriately qualified physician aware of
currently known risks, should use infant radiant warmers. Use by untrained or unsupervised
personnel could result in infant injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Perform the functional checkout procedure before each use. If the unit does not perform
properly, do not use it and refer it to qualified service personnel. Failure to do so could result in
infant injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
During calibration, inspect the secondary reflector directly under the warmer heater element for
particles. If particles are present, replace the heater element. Failure to do so could result in
patient injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Do not use the bassinet ends or the side panels to push or pull the Resuscitaire Radiant
Warmer. Infant injury, personal injury, or equipment damage could occur.
WARNING:
When the front and side panels are folded down, do not leave the infant unattended in the
bassinet. Infant injury could occur.
WARNING:
To avoid overheating or underheating, continuously monitor, and manually or automatically
control the infant's skin temperature. Never use rectal temperature to control the skin
temperature. Infant injury could occur.
WARNING:
To avoid overheating or underheating when in Manual Mode, constantly observe the infant, and
monitor infant temperature. Failure to do so could result in infant injury.
Precautions and Safety Tips
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