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12 About warnings and cautions
WARNING The conductive parts of electrodes and associated connectors
for type BF or CF applied parts, including neutral electrode, should not
contact other conductive parts including earth.
WARNING Skin irritation may result from the continuous application of the
ECG electrodes. Examine the skin for signs of irritation or inflammation and
avoid placing the electrode in those areas. If you observe skin irritation,
replace the electrodes or change the location of the electrodes every 24
hours.
WARNING Connect patient lead wires only to the patient electrodes.
WARNING Patient safety risk. The most important aspect of obtaining a
quality electrocardiogram is a proper electrode hook-up. Failure to properly
apply the electrodes and patient cable may result in noisy signal, false
alarms, or sub-optimal electrocardiogram analysis, which could cause
patient harm. Any of these events could potentially contribute to patient
harm.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Use only accessories approved by Welch
Allyn, including electrodes, lead wires, and patient cables. These approved
accessories are required for electrical protection of the patient during
cardiac defibrillation. Refer to the accessory list or www.welchallyn.com.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Use only ECG cables supplied or specified
by Welch Allyn. Use of any other ECG cables can negate defibrillator
protection and can create a risk of patient injury due to shock.
WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, take precautions consistent
with good clinical practice during patient defibrillation:
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Avoid contact with the electrocardiograph, patient cable, and patient.
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Place defibrillator paddles properly in relation to electrodes.
WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, take precautions consistent
with good clinical practice during patient defibrillation:
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Before defibrillation, verify that patient leads are properly connected to the
patient and the ECG module. Loose ECG leads can divert defibrillator
current.
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After defibrillation, pull each patient lead out of the patient cable and inspect
the tips for charring (black carbon marks). If there is any charring, the patient
cable and individual leads must be replaced. If there is no charring, fully
reinsert the leads into the patient cable. (Charring can occur only if a lead is
not fully inserted into the patient cable before defibrillation.)
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Before cleaning the monitor, disconnect
the AC power cord from the mains outlet and the power source.
WARNING This equipment must not be connected to any other
equipment that is not compliant with EN60601-1. The combined leakage
currents could exceed safe limits.
WARNING Use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those
specified may result in degraded electromagnetic compatibility
performance of this device.
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