Safety Information; Definitions - Covidien Puritan Bennett 540 User Manual

1 Safety Information

1.1

Definitions

This manual uses three indicators to highlight critical information
defined as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a condition that can endanger the patient or the ventilator operator.
Caution
Indicates a condition that can damage the equipment.
Note:
Indicates points of particular emphasis, that make operation of the ventilator more efficient or convenient.
It is essential to read, understand and follow these instructions before using the Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator.
In order to use the ventilator correctly and efficiently and to help prevent incidents, please pay particular atten-
tion to sections 1.2,
manual.
Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator User's Manual
"Warnings" and 1.3, "Cautions"
: Warning, Caution, and Note. They are
as well as all warnings and cautions contained throughout this
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