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General Warnings and Cautions
General Warnings and Cautions
The following list of warnings and cautions apply to
general operation and maintenance of the
Fabius GS. Warnings and cautions about installing and
operating specific parts appear with those topics.
•
Warning statements give important information
that, if ignored, could lead directly to a patient's
or operator's injury.
•
Caution statements give important information
that, if ignored, could lead directly to equipment
damage and, indirectly, to a patient's injury.
Warning:
Any person involved with the setup,
operation, or maintenance of the
Fabius GS anesthesia system must be
thoroughly familiar with this instruction
manual.
Warning:
This anesthesia system will not respond
automatically to certain changes in patient
condition, operator error, or failure of
components. The system is designed to be
operated under the constant surveillance
and control of a qualified operator.
Warning:
No third-party components shall be
attached to the anesthesia machine,
ventilator, or breathing system (except for
certain approved exceptions). For more
information, contact your local Authorized
Service Organization or DrägerService at:
DrägerService
Draeger Medical, Inc.
3122 Commerce Drive
Telford, PA 18969
Tel:
(215) 721-5402
(800) 543-5047
Fax: (215) 721-5784
Warning:
Each institution and user has a duty to
independently assess, based on its, his, or
her unique circumstances, what
components to include in an anesthesia
system. However, Draeger Medical, in the
interest of patient safety, strongly
recommends the use of an oxygen
analyzer, pressure monitor, volume
monitor, and end-tidal CO2 monitor in the
breathing circuit at all times.
Fabius GS Operator's Manual
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Warning:
When moving the anesthesia machine,
remove all monitors and equipment from
the top shelf and use only the machine
handles or push/pull bars. The anesthesia
machine should only be moved by people
who are physically capable of handling its
weight. Draeger Medical recommends that
two people move the anesthesia machine
to aid in maneuverability. Exercise special
care so that the machine does not tip
when moving up or down inclines, around
corners, and across thresholds (for
example, in door frames and elevators).
Do not attempt to pull the machine over
any hoses, cords, or other obstacles on
the floor.
Warning:
Apply the caster brakes when the
anesthesia machine is in use.
Caution:
Although the Fabius GS is designed to
minimize the effects of ambient radio-
frequency interference, machine functions
may be adversely affected by the
operation of electrosurgical equipment or
short wave or microwave diathermy
equipment in the vicinity.
Caution:
Communications with external equipment
may be temporarily affected by
electromagnetic interference due to the
use of electrosurgical equipment.
Caution:
Do not place more than 40 pounds on top
of the Fabius GS monitor housing.
Caution:
Never allow the battery to completely
discharge. If the battery does discharge
completely, recharge immediately.
Caution:
Front GCX rails have a maximum
accessories weight load of 5 lb./2.3 kg,
extended out at 3 in./7.6 cm from the rail,
at any position on the rail.
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