About This Update; General Warnings And Cautions - Welch Allyn Propaq CS User Manual

About this Update

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This Update describes the operation of the Propaq CS monitor (software
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version 3.40) with the Acuity FlexNet™ network. It describes both the
Acuity hardwired and wireless communication options for the Propaq CS
monitor.
Use the Acuity System in compliance with the instructions in this Update, the
Propaq CS Directions for Use, the Acuity System Reference Guide, and accepted
hospital and clinical protocols.

General Warnings and Cautions

Warning
When connecting the Acuity hardwire connection, connect the Propaq CS monitor to an Acuity
system only. Connecting to other networks could damage the monitor or injure the patient. If in
doubt about the network jacks or devices, consult your facility's Biomedical Engineering
Department.
Make sure the Acuity network cable is not damaged. If the wireless connection is not an option or
not available, the Acuity network cable is the sole link between the Propaq CS monitor and the
Acuity Central Station.
When considering a treatment protocol that involves wireless communication of patient data, be
sure to recognize some limitations inherent in wireless communications. When the Propaq CS
monitor is not connected to the network by wireless (or hardwired) connection:
- There are no patient alarms or alerts at the Acuity Central Station.
- Acuity does not perform arrhythmia and ST analysis on the patient data and does not generate
related alarms.
If wireless communication is no longer available or is not functioning properly, consider using the
hardwire connection to Acuity.
If you don't set alarm limits, the Acuity system uses preset settings (for arrhythmia test limits), and
the powerup default settings for the Propaq CS monitor.
The radio in this monitor has been authorized by the FCC for mobile use only. Mobile use as
defined by the FCC is for operation 20 cm or more away from a person's head or torso. The
distance does not apply to transient exposure due to incidental passage closer than the maximum
permissible exposure (MPE) limit.
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