Inspection - GE Medical Systems Dash 2000 Operator's Manual

Inspection

Revision C
An effective maintenance schedule should be established for your monitoring
equipment and reusable supplies. This should include inspection as well as
general cleaning on a regular basis. The maintenance schedule must comply
with the policies of your institution's infection control unit and/or biomed
department.
WARNING
Failure on the part of the responsible hospital or institution
employing the use of this monitoring equipment to implement a
satisfactory maintenance schedule may cause undue equipment
failure and possible health hazards.
Check with your Biomedical Department to be sure preventive
maintenance and calibration has been done. The service manuals contain
detailed information.
Follow these guidelines when inspecting the equipment:
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Inspect the equipment for obvious physical damage and replace
damaged items.
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Inspect all cords for fraying or other damage. Inspect all plugs and
connectors for bent prongs or pins. Repair or replacement must be
performed by qualified service personnel.
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Inspect all cable insulation. Qualified service personnel should repair
or replace damaged or deteriorated cables.
In the United States, GE Medical Systems
Service is available 24-hours a day by calling 800-558-7044.
Outside the United States, please contact your sales/service office.
NOTE: Refer to the service manuals for more comprehensive checkout
procedures.
Check before each use
Before each use visually check the monitor, the cables and the sensors for
signs of mechanical damage.
Check all functions relevant to patient monitoring
Should you detect damages or impaired monitor functions which present a
hazard to the patient or the user, have the monitor inspected and repaired
before using it again.
Furthermore the alarm system (audio alarms, alarm indicators) must be
checked.
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