Chapter 4 Safety; General Safety - Geodesic Sensor Net Technical Manual

chapter 4
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AFETY
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CHAPTER
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his chapter provides an overview of safety cautions and warnings related to the
Geodesic Sensor Net. The information in this chapter applies to both the GSN 200
and HCGSN models, unless otherwise noted.
It is important to use the GSN only according to the manufacturer's instructions and
to use only EGI electrodes and parts. All GSNs are intended for use only with EGI
Geodesic EEG Systems.

General Safety

WARNING!: Do not connect the Geodesic Sensor Net to any device or electrical
source other than that specifically authorized by the manufacturer and never use the
GSN without trained supervision. Accidental connection to a power source could
result in death. Refer all servicing to the manufacturer or other qualified personnel.
The primary variable for determining the severity of electric shock is the electric
current that passes through the body. This current depends on the voltage and the
resistance of the path it follows through the body. The following table provides a
general framework for shock effects (Source: Nave & Nave, Physics for the Health
Sciences , 3rd Ed. W.B. Saunders, 1985; also at http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/
hbase/hframe.html) .
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