Section 3: Precautions And Safety Tips; Precautions - Dräger Resuscitaire WBR82 Instructions For Use Manual

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT 8 Jan 04

Precautions

Latex may cause an allergic reaction in some patients and caregivers.
CAUTION:
Federal Law (U.S.) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
WARNING:
Only properly trained personnel, as directed by an appropriately qualified physician aware of
currently known risks, should use infant radiant warmers. Use by untrained or unsupervised
personnel could result in patient injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Perform the functional checkout procedure before each use. If the unit does not perform
properly, do not use it and refer it to qualified service personnel. Failure to do so could result in
patient injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
During calibration, inspect the secondary reflector directly under the warmer heater element for
particles. If particles are present, replace the heater element. Failure to do so could result in
patient injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Do not use the bassinet ends or the side panels to push or pull the Resuscitaire Radiant
Warmer. Patient injury, personal injury, or equipment damage could occur.
WARNING:
When the front and side panels are folded down, do not leave the infant unattended in the
bassinet. Patient injury could occur.
WARNING:
To avoid overheating or underheating, continuously monitor, and manually or automatically
control the infant skin temperature. Never use rectal temperature to control the skin
temperature. Patient injury could occur.
WARNING:
To avoid overheating or underheating when in Manual Mode, constantly observe the infant, and
monitor infant temperature. Failure to do so could result in patient injury.
WARNING:
Always use a reflective probe cover. Failure to do so could result in patient injury.
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