About Warnings And Cautions; General Warnings And Cautions - Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor Directions For Use Manual

About warnings and cautions

Warning and caution statements can appear on the monitor, on the packaging, on the
shipping container, or in this document.
The monitor is safe for patients and clinicians when used in accordance with the
instructions and the warning and caution statements presented in this manual.
Before using the monitor, familiarize yourself with the sections of this directions for use
that pertain to your use of the monitor.

General warnings and cautions

WARNING The warning statements in this manual identify conditions or
practices that could lead to illness, injury, or death.
CAUTION The caution statements in this manual identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property, or
loss of patient data.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Many environmental variables, including
patient physiology and clinical application, can affect the accuracy and
performance of the monitor. Therefore, you must verify all vital signs
information, especially NIBP and SpO2, before treating the patient. If there
is any question about the accuracy of a measurement, verify the
measurement using another clinically accepted method.
WARNING Patient injury risk. To ensure data integrity and patient
confidentiality, save readings and clear the monitor's display between
patients.
WARNING Personal injury risk. The power cord is the disconnect device to
isolate this equipment from supply mains. Position the equipment so that it
is not difficult to reach or disconnect the cord.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Damaged cords, cables, and accessories can
affect patient and operator safety. Never lift the monitor by the power
supply cord or patient connections. Routinely inspect the AC power cord,
blood pressure cuff, SpO2 cable, and other accessories for strain relief
wear, fraying, or other damage. Replace as necessary.
WARNING Patient injury risk. During defibrillation, keep discharge paddles
away from monitor sensors and other conductive parts in contact with the
patient.
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