Patient Monitoring And Safety; Monitoring System Readings - Covidien Nellcor PM10N Service Manual

Patient Monitoring and Safety

1.2.5
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WARNING:
Always disconnect and remove the monitoring system and sensors during magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) scanning. Attempting to use the monitoring system during an MRI procedure could
cause burns or adversely affect the MRI image or the monitoring system's accuracy.

WARNING:
Keep patients under close surveillance when monitoring. It is possible, although unlikely, that
radiated electromagnetic signals from sources external to the patient and the monitoring system
can cause inaccurate measurement readings.
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WARNING:
As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient
entanglement or strangulation.
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WARNING:
Do not lift or carry the monitoring system by the pulse oximetry sensor or pulse oximetry interface
cable. The cable may disconnect and cause the monitoring system to drop on a patient or cause
damage to monitoring system surfaces.

Monitoring System Readings

1.2.6
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WARNING:
The monitoring system may remain attached to the patient during defibrillation or during use of
an electrosurgical unit; however, the monitoring system is not defibrillator-proof, and readings
may be inaccurate during defibrillation and shortly thereafter.
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WARNING:
Check the patient's vital signs by alternate means should there be any doubt about the accuracy
of any measurement. Request a qualified service technician confirm the monitoring system is
functioning correctly.
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WARNING:
For best product performance and measurement accuracy, use only accessories supplied or
recommended by Covidien. Use accessories according to their respective Instructions for Use.
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