About Warnings And Cautions; General Warnings And Cautions - Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs 4400 Service Manual

About warnings and cautions

Warning and caution statements can appear on the device, on the packaging, on the shipping
container, or in this document.
The device 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 device, familiarize yourself with the sections of this manual that pertain to your use
of the device.

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
device. 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 Personal injury risk. The power cord plug is the disconnect device used
to isolate this equipment from supply mains. Position the equipment so that it is
not difficult to reach or disconnect the plug.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Damaged cords, cables, and accessories can affect
patient and operator safety. Never lift the device 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 device sensors and other conductive parts in contact with the patient.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Any external compression of the blood pressure
hose or cuff or kinked tubing may cause patient injury, system errors, or inaccurate
measurements.
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