Accessory Safety; Monitor Safety; Pole Safety - GE Revolution CT User Manual

17 Accessory Safety

17.1 Monitor Safety

17.2 IV Pole Safety
Care should be taken in the amount of weight placed on the pole. Ensure that the pole is
tightened prior to use.
Chapter 3 Safety
WARNING
DO NOT CONNECT ACCESSORIES OR OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE NOT
APPROVED AS PART OF THE SYSTEM. DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES FROM
OTHER MODALITIES.
WARNING
NONE OF THE ACCESSORIES SUPPORT THE FULL WEIGHT OF A
PATIENT. IF YOU SIT, STAND, OR OTHERWISE APPLY EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE TO THESE DEVICES, THEY COULD BREAK OR COME OFF THE
CRADLE AND MAY CAUSE INJURY. IF AN ACCESSORY BREAKS, USE
CAUTION WHEN PICKING IT UP AND DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE IT.
CAUTION
Using accessories which are not GE approved might affect dose and image
quality.
WARNING
ACCESSORIES LIKE ARM BOARDS AND CATHETER BAG HOLDERS ARE
NOT SECURED TO GANTRY AND MAY INTERFERE WITH GANTRY IF NOT
POSITIONED PROPERLY.
CAUTION
For a two-monitor configuration it is necessary to check the monitor calibration
regularly to ensure images are displayed identically on both monitors.
WARNING
THE IV POLE MAY BEND WHEN EXCESSIVE WEIGHT IS PLACED ON THE
POLE. ENSURE NO MORE THAN 4.5 KG OR 10 LB IS PLACED ON THE IV
POLE.
WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE IV POLE EXTENSION COLLAR IS TIGHTENED PRIOR
TO USE TO PREVENT THE POLE HEIGHT FROM COLLAPSING.
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