GE Mini Telemetry Operation And Maintenance Manual page 19

Chapter 2: Safety
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD—Do not use this equipment in the presence of flammable anesthetics or inside
an oxygen tent.
WARNING
FREQUENCY ALLOCATION- Frequencies of the receiver and transmitter have to be allocated. Refer to
Service Manual for the list of channel numbers.
WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS—For continued and safe use of this equipment, it is necessary to follow all listed
instructions. However, the instructions provided in this manual in no way supersede established
medical procedures concerning patient care. The device does not replace observation and
evaluation of the patient, at regular intervals, by a qualified care provider who will make diagnoses
and decide on treatments and interventions.
WARNING
INTERFACING OTHER EQUIPMENT—Monitoring equipment must be interfaced with other types
of medical equipment by qualified biomedical engineering personnel. Be certain to consult
manufacturers' specifications to maintain safe operation.
WARNING
BATTERY- Check battery low audio alarm and timely recharge the battery.
WARNING
ACCESSORY- Use GE recommended accessories/power adaptor as listed in the accessory list.
WARNING
RECEIVER PLACEMENT- Receiver has to be placed on flat surface.
WARNING
TRANSDUCER CABLES- Remove transducer cables while transmitter is placed on the receiver.
WARNING
CLEANING AGENTS- Use recommended cleaning agents.
WARNING
MONITORING THROUGH CENTRAL NURSING STATION - Periodic monitoring of the mother has to be
done while monitoring through central nursing station.
WARNING
INTENDED USE- Intended use of telemetry is for ambulating mother.
WARNING
SPEAKER- Do not block speaker vents.
WARNING
LINE ISOLATION MONITOR TRANSIENTS—Line isolation monitor transients may resemble actual
cardiac waveforms and thus cause incorrect heart rate determination and alarm activation (or
inhibition).
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