BCI Capnocheck Plus - Page 7

Chapter 1: Introduction
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD when cover is removed. Do
not remove covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: Use only SpO2 probes supplied with, or specifically intended for
use with, this device.
WARNING: Do not use this device in the presence of magnetic resonance
imaging (MR or MRI) equipment.
WARNING: Do not plug the monitor into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch.
WARNING: This device must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and
symptoms. This device is only intended to be an adjunct in patient assessment.
WARNING: In the event that earth ground integrity is lost, the performance of
this device and/or other devices nearby may be affected due to excessive RF
emissions.
WARNING: Reposition the SpO, probe at least once every four (4) hours or
as needed to allow the patient's skin to respire.
WARNING: When attaching SpO2 probes with Microfoam® ! tape, do not
stretch the tape or attach the tape too tightly. Tape applied too tightly may
cause inaccurate readings and blisters on the patient's skin (lack of skin
respiration, not heat, causes the blisters).
WARNING: The displayed message FiO. Ref Err indicates a factory
calibration setting is incorrect. Contact your authorized repair center.
WARNING: Each FiO, cell has different output characteristics; changing the
FiO, cell without calibrating the monitor can result in incorrect displayed FiO,
values. The incorrect values are unpredictable in both magnitude and direction,
possibly resulting in hypoxic FiO2 gas mixtures while displaying high FiO.
values. It is your responsibility to properly calibrate the monitor after changing
FiO, cells.
WARNING: When connecting this monitor to any instrument, verify proper
operation before clinical use. Refer to the instrument’s user manual for full
instructions. Accessory equipment connected to the monitor’s data interface
must be certified according to the respective IEC standards, i.e., IEC 950 for
data-processing equipment or IEC 601-1 for electromedical equipment. All
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