PHILIPS Respironics OmniLab Advanced + Clinical Manual page 7

Nurse Call and The Nurse Call output of this device is designed only for use with SELV (Safety Extra Low
Remote Alarm System Voltage) as described in IEC 60601-1. Do not connect the Nurse Call output of this device to
potentially hazardous voltages as severe injury or death may result.
The Nurse Call and Remote Alarm features should be considered a back-up to the device's
alarm system. Do not rely solely on the Nurse Call feature.
When using a remote alarm or nurse call system, make sure you fully test the connector and
cable by verifying that:
Power Cord Route the power cord to the outlet in a way that will prevent the cord from being tripped over
or interfered with by chairs or other furniture.
Only use power cords recommended by Philips Respironics with the device. Use of power
cords and cables not supplied by Philips Respironics may cause overheating or damage to the
device.
Accessories When adding any components to the breathing system, the flow resistance and dead space of the
added components (such as humidifiers and filters) should be carefully considered in relation to
the potential for adverse effects on the patient's ventilatory management and device alarms. For
example, adding components to the breathing system may cause the pressure during expiration at
the Air Outlet Port to increase.
The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified by Philips Respironics
may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the device.
Oxygen When administering fixed-flow supplemental oxygen, the oxygen concentration may not be
constant. The inspired oxygen concentration will vary, depending on the pressures, patient flows
and circuit leak. Substantial leaks may reduce the inspired oxygen concentration to less than the
expected value. Appropriate patient monitoring should be used, as medically indicated, such as
an alarming pulse oximeter.
When using oxygen with this system, the oxygen supply must comply with local regulations for
medical oxygen.
Do not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure oxygen source.
When using oxygen with this system, a Philips Respironics Pressure Valve must be placed at the
device outlet. Failure to use the pressure valve could result in a fire hazard.
Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the presence of
an open flame.
Do not use the device near a source of toxic or harmful vapors.
When using oxygen with this system, turn the device on before turning on the oxygen. Turn the
oxygen off before turning the device off. This will prevent oxygen accumulation in the device.
Explanation of the Warning: When the device is not in operation and the oxygen flow is left
on, oxygen delivered into the tubing may accumulate within the device's enclosure. Oxygen
accumulated in the device enclosure will create a risk of fire.
EMC Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed
and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this manual. The device
should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. For more information, contact
product support.
Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment.
See the EMC section of this manual for distances to observe between RF Generators and the
device to avoid interference.
• Annunciated alarms on the device are also annunciated on the remote alarm or nurse call
system.
• Disconnecting the remote alarm or nurse call cable from the device or from the remote
alarm or nurse call system results in an alarm notification at the remote alarm.
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