Safety Considerations
5-2 Clinical and Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
You should be aware of the safety concerns listed here when you use the
H
EARTSTREAM FR2. Read them carefully. You will also see some of these
messages in other parts of this User’s Guide. The messages are labeled
Danger, Warning, or Caution.
DANGER — immediate hazards that will result in personal injury or
death.
WARNING — conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that can result
in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION — conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that can result
in minor personal injury, damage to the H
EARTSTREAM FR2, or loss
of data stored in the device.
These safety considerations are divided into four groups: safety concerns
about the H
EARTSTREAM FR2 in (1) general use, (2) defibrillation, (3)
monitoring, and (4) maintenance activities.
The dangers, warnings and cautions listed in the following tables apply to
both the model M3860A and the model M3861A H
EARTSTREAM FR2, unless
otherwise noted.
General Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions
SAFETY LEVEL POSSIBLE SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, OR EXPLOSION
DANGER There is a possibility of explosion if the H
EARTSTREAM FR2 is used in the presence
of flammable anesthetics or concentrated oxygen.
DANGER The H
EARTSTREAM FR2 has not been evaluated or approved for use in hazardous
locations as defined in the National Electrical Code (Articles 500-503). In
accordance with the IEC Classifications (Section 5.5.), The H
EARTSTREAM FR2 is
not to be used in the presence of flammable substance/air mixtures.
DANGER Do not recharge the M3863A battery.
WARNING Use the HEARTSTREAM FR2 only as described in this User’s Guide. Improper use of the
H
EARTSTREAM FR2 can cause death or injury. Do not press the Shock button if the
defibrillation pads are touching each other or open and exposed.
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