Candela AlexTriVantage - Table of Contents

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Candela CorporationAlexTriVantage Laser System
Table of Contents
Copyright and Disclaimer
Preface
Book Conventions ........................................................................................................... vii
Intended Audience .......................................................................................................... vii
General Safety Statements and Guidelines ................................................................... viii
Routine Maintenance ............................................................................................... viii
Definitions of Symbols (Labeling on the Equipment and Location).......................... viii
Using this Manual .......................................................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1-2
Laser Treatment of Skin Pigmentation Abnormalities ............................................. 1-2
Indications for Use ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Contraindications and Precautions ............................................................................... 1-3
Patient Selection ........................................................................................................... 1-4
Tattoos..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Pigmented Lesions.................................................................................................. 1-4
Warnings, Cautions, and Precautions........................................................................... 1-5
Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................... 1-5
General Hazards ............................................................................................... 1-5
Optical Hazards................................................................................................. 1-7
Electrical and Mechanical Hazards ................................................................... 1-8
Flash Fire Hazards............................................................................................ 1-9
Fire Hazards.................................................................................................... 1-10
Laser Generated Air Contaminants (LGAC) ................................................... 1-10
Electromagnetic Interference .......................................................................... 1-11
Precautions ........................................................................................................... 1-11
General Precautions ....................................................................................... 1-11
Laser Room Precautions................................................................................. 1-11
Optical Precautions ......................................................................................... 1-12
Oxygen (with or without other gases).............................................................. 1-12
Hair.................................................................................................................. 1-12
Gauze, Drapes, and Clothing.......................................................................... 1-13
Masks, Cannula and Airway Materials ............................................................ 1-13
Treatment Area Preparation............................................................................ 1-13
Anesthetics...................................................................................................... 1-13
Instruments ..................................................................................................... 1-13