iv Starling Monitor - User Guide
Preface
Conventions Used in this Guide
Safety instructions are provided for the protection of system operators. The conventions
described below are used to classify and identify hazards that will, or may occur, if instructions
are ignored.
Warnings
Warnings are used to identify conditions or actions for which there is a known risk, which may
cause serious (or even fatal) injury to the patient or operator if the instructions are ignored.
See the example below.
Cautions
Cautions are used to identify conditions or actions for which a potential hazard may exist,
which will or can cause minor personal injury or equipment damage, if the instructions are
ignored.
Cautions may also be used to highlight a procedure or step needing particular care or
consideration, as shown in the example below.
WARNING
To eliminate the risk of electrical shock, do not open system covers!
Do not apply Starling Sensors to skin that is not intact or that shows signs of infection, allergic
conditions, burns, etc.