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8.5 Potential Equalisation
The bed is equipped with a standard protective connector. This connector is used for potential equalisation between the bed and
any intravascular or intracardiac device connected to the patient to protect the patient from static electric hocks.
Fig. Potential equalisation connector -
female
Use equalisation connector if:
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the patient is connected to any intravascular or intracardiac device.
Before connecting the patient to an intravascular/intracardiac device:
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Connect the ground wire of the device to the potential equalisation connector on the bed on which the patient in question
is lying.
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Use a standard hospital connector (female).
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Make sure that the connectors match.
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Make sure that there is no possibility for inadvertent disconnection.
Before moving the bed:
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Disconnect the patient from the intravascular or intracardiac device.
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Disconnect the potential equalisation connector.
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Fig. Potential equalisation - male
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