Safety Summary; Introduction; Warnings And Cautions; General Warnings - Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi Service Manual

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Safety Summary

Introduction

All users of the Spot Vital Signs LXi must read and understand the safety summary, and
all additional specific warnings and cautions located throughout the documentation.

Warnings and Cautions

Familiarize all operating personnel with the general safety information in this summary.
Specific warnings and cautions are also found throughout this manual.

General Warnings

A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice, which if not
corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
These warnings pertain entirely to Spot Vital Signs LXi .
WARNING The information in this manual is a comprehensive guide to the
operation of Spot Vital Signs LXi. For best results, read this manual thoroughly
before using the device.
WARNING Spot Vital Signs LXi is designed for medical clinician use. Although
this manual may illustrate medical spot-check techniques, only a trained clinician
who knows how to take and interpret a patient's vital signs should use this
device.
WARNING Spot Vital Signs LXi is not intended for use in environments that are
without health care practitioner supervision.
WARNING Spot Vital Signs LXi is not intended for continuous monitoring. Do
not leave the device unattended while taking measurements on a patient.
WARNING To ensure data integrity, save readings and clear the Spot Vital Signs
LXi display between patients.
WARNING The Spot Vital Signs LXi is not defibrillator proof.
WARNING Spot Vital Signs LXi is not intended for use during patient transport.
WARNING This device is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable
anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide. An explosion may result.
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