Conventions Used In This Manual; General Warnings And Cautions - Dräger Narkomed 2B Operator's Instruction Manual

Section 1
Introduction
Conventions Used
in This Manual
Typefaces
Warnings and
Cautions
General Warnings
and Cautions
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This manual has been set up with several conventions to help organize
the information contained in it. Please read about these conventions
carefully so that you understand their significance in the manual.
Different typefaces are used throughout the manual to differentiate
between narrative information and machine messages and labels.
All parts of this manual contain warning and caution statements about
the Narkomed 2B.
• Warning statements give important information that, if ignored,
could lead directly to a patient's injury.
• Caution statements give important information that, if ignored, could
lead directly to equipment damage and, indirectly, to a patient's
injury.
The following list of warnings and cautions apply to general operation
and maintenance of the Narkomed 2B. Warnings and cautions about
installing and operating specific parts appear with those topics.
WARNING: Any person involved with the setup, operation, or
maintenance of the Narkomed 2B anesthesia system must
be thoroughly familiar with this instruction manual.
WARNING: This anesthesia system will not respond automatically to
certain changes in patient condition, operator error, or
failure of components. The system is designed to be
operated under the constant surveillance and control of a
qualified operator.
WARNING: No third-party components shall be attached to the
anesthesia machine, ventilator, or breathing system
(except for certain approved exceptions). Contact the North
American Dräger technical service department for further
information.
WARNING: When moving the anesthesia machine, remove all monitors
and equipment from the top shelf, remove the absorber
system, and use only the machine handles or push/pull
bars. The anesthesia machine should only be moved by
people who are physically capable of handling its weight.
North American Dräger recommends that two people move
the anesthesia machine to aid in maneuverability. Exercise
special care so that the machine does not tip when moving
up or down inclines, around corners, and across thresholds
(for example, in door frames and elevators). Do not
attempt to pull the machine over any hoses, cords, or other
obstacles on the floor.