Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring RM
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CAUTION
4 Always remove the flow or CO
2
/flow sensor from the patient circuit before
disconnecting the sensor from the module.
5 Do not use the RM module if it fails to operate properly, appears to have been
damaged, is wet or has exterior condensation.
6 Do not clean the RM module and accessories except as directed in this manual.
7 Use only approved sensors and accessories with the RM module.
8 Do not spray cleaning agents directly into the flow sensor receptacles.
9 Never sterilize or immerse the module in liquids.
10 Do not sterilize or immerse sensors except as directed in this manual.
11 To avoid the effects of excessive moisture in the measurement circuit, insert the flow
or CO
2
/flow sensor in the ventilator circuit with the tubes upright. Improper placement
may result in erroneous data.
12 Excessive moisture in the flow or CO
2
/flow sensor tubing may affect the accuracy of
the measurements.
13 It is recommended that the CO
2
/flow sensors be removed from the circuit whenever
an aerosolized medication is delivered. These medications may contaminate the
sensor windows, causing the sensor to fail prematurely.
14 The use of some aerosolized medications may affect the accuracy of the flow only
sensors.
15 Sudden erratic changes in the CO
2
and pressure waveforms that do not correlate to
the physiological condition of the patient may be signs that the module is
experiencing electromagnetic interference.
16 The RM module complies with IEC 60601-1-2:2001, providing reasonable protection
against electromagnetic interference in a typical medical installation. The equipment
generates, uses and can radiate electromagnetic interference (EMI), and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference with
other devices in the vicinity.
17 If interference does occur, correct it using one or more of the following measures:
– Move the receiving device or increase separation between the equipment.
– Consult EDAN or members of the hospital’s engineering department for more
information.
18 The RM module is not intended for use in a hyperbaric chamber or an MRI (Magnetic
Resonance Imaging) environment.
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