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Chapter 7. Patient Safety
Chapter 7.Patient Safety
The electrocardiograph system is designed to comply with the international safety standard
requirements for medical electrical equipment. This device has floating inputs (isolated
electricity) and is protected against the effects of defibrillation and ESU. If the correct electrodes
are used and applied in accordance with the manufacturer instructions, the display screen will
recover within 10 seconds after defibrillation.
This symbol indicates that the device has CF type and Defibrillation Proof applied part according
to IEC60601-1. The modules with this symbol contain a CF-Type (Cardiac Float) and
Defibrillation Proof applied part providing a high degree of protection against shock, and is
usable during defibrillation.
Do not touch the patient, bed or instrument during
defibrillation.
Follow the instructions below to ensure safety of the device installation.
The environment where the device will be used should be reasonably free from vibration, dust,
corrosive or explosive gases, extremes of temperature and humidity.
The electrocardiograph system is designed to operate under ambient temperatures between 5ºC
and 40ºC.Ambient temperatures exceeding these limits could affect the accuracy of the device
and cause damage to the electrical circuits.
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