GE Medical Systems Dash 2000 Operator's Manual page 55

Revision C
WARNINGS
INTRACARDIAC APPLICATION — When applying devices
intracardially, electrically conductive contact with parts
connected to the heart (pressure transducers, metal tube
connections and stopcocks, guide wires, etc.) must be avoided in
all cases.
To prevent electrical contact, we recommend the following:
• always wear isolating rubber gloves,
• keep parts that are conductively connected to the heart
isolated from ground,
• if possible, do not use tube fittings or stopcocks made of
metal.
During intracardiac application of a device, a defibrillator and
pacemaker whose proper functioning has been verified must be
kept at hand.
LEAKAGE CURRENT TEST — When interfacing with other
equipment, a test for leakage current must be performed by
qualified biomedical engineering personnel before using with
patients.
PATIENT AMBULATION — A patient must be assisted if
ambulating with a roll-stand mounted monitor.
POWER SUPPLY — The device must be connected to a
properly installed power outlet with protective earth contacts
only. If the installation does not provide for a protective earth
conductor, disconnect the monitor from the power line and
operate it on battery power, if possible.
All devices of a system must be connected to the same power
supply circuit. Devices which are not connected to the same
circuit must be electrically isolated when operated (electrically
isolated RS232 interface).
PROTECTED LEADWIRES — Only use protected leadwires
and patient cables with this monitor. The use of unprotected
leadwires and patient cables creates the potential for making
an electrical connection to ground or to a high voltage power
source which can cause serious injury or death to the patient.
Unprotected Leadwire
Dash 2000 Patient Monitor
2005873-001
Protected Leadwire
002A
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