Warnings, Cautions, And Notes; Product Specific Hazards - GE CARESCAPE V100 Service Manual

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Product Specific Hazards

2037106-001 B
Introduction: Safety Information
The terms danger, warning, and caution are used throughout this manual to
point out hazards and to designate a degree or level or seriousness. Familiarize
yourself with their definitions and significance. Hazard is defined as a source of
potential injury to a person.
WARNING indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided,
could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage.
NOTE provides application tips or other useful information to assure that you get
the most from your equipment.
WARNINGS
Do not use the CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor in the
presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices. There
have been reports of sensors causing patient burns when
operating in an MRI environment.
Do not use the Monitor in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
The use of approved accessories will provide protection from
burns during HF surgery. To help prevent unintended current
return paths with the use of high frequency (HF) surgical
equipment, ensure that the HF surgical neutral electrode is
properly connected.
To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless
qualified to do so.
These Monitors should not be used on patients who are
connected to cardiopulmonary bypass machines.
If powering the Monitor from an external power adapter or
converter, use only GE Medical Systems Information
Technologies-approved power adapters and converters.
The Monitor does not include any user-replaceable fuses. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or
the back. Refer servicing to a qualified service person.
If the accuracy of any determination reading is questionable,
first check the patient's vital signs by alternate means and
then check the V100 Monitor for proper functioning.
Use of portable phones or other radio frequency (RF) emitting
equipment near the system may cause unexpected or adverse
operation.
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