EDAN iM80 User Manual page 114

Patient Monitor User Manual
14 Never sterilize or immerse the ISA analyzer in liquid.
15 Measurements can be affected by mobile and RF communications equipment. Make
sure that the ISA analyzer is used in the electromagnetic environment specified in this
manual.
16 ISA analyzer is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be used in
conjunction with other assessments of clinical signs and symptoms.
17 Replace the sampling line if the sampling line input connector starts flashing red, or a
Nomoline occulsion message is displayed on the host.
18 No modification of this equipment is allowed without authorization of the manufacturer.
If this equipment is modified, appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to
ensure continued safe operation.
19 ISA analyzers are not designed for MRI environments.
20 During MRI scanning, the monitor must be placed outside the MRI suite.
21 Use of high frequency electrosurgical equipment in the vicinity of the monitor may
produce interference and cause incorrect measurements.
22 Do not use external ambient cooling of the ISA device.
23 Do not apply negative pressure to the Nomoline to remove condensed water.
24 Too strong positive or negative pressure in the patient circuit might affect the sample
flow.
25 Exhaust gases should be returned to the patient circuit or a scavenging system.
26 Always use a bacteria filter on the evac side if sampled gas is intended to be
re-breathed.
27 Do not place the ISA analyzer in any position that might cause it to fall on the patient.
1 The ISA analyzers should be securely mounted in order to avoid the risk of damage to
the ISA.
2 Do not apply tension to the ISA analyzer cable.
3 Do not operate the ISA analyzer outside the specified operating temperature
environment.
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