Revision D 170 Series Monitor 1-3
2003023-001
Safety: Definitions of Terminology
Definitions of Terminology
Six types of special notices are used throughout this manual. They are: Danger,
Warning, Caution, Contraindication, Important, and Note. (See
Table 1-1.) The
warnings and cautions in this Safety section relate to the equipment in general and
apply to all aspects of fetal monitoring. Be sure to read the safety information in the
“Maternal/Fetal Monitoring Operator’s Manual” as well as the other chapters in this
manual because there are additional warnings and cautions which relate to specific
features.
When grouped, warnings and cautions are listed alphabetically and do not imply any
order of importance.
Table 1-1. Definitions of Terminology
Danger
A DANGER notice indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Warning
A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Caution
A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. Cautions are also used to
avoid damage to equipment.
Contraindication
A CONTRAINDICATION describes any special
symptom or circumstance that renders the use of a
remedy or the carrying out of a procedure
inadvisable, usually because of a risk.
Important
An IMPORTANT notice indicates an emphasized
note. It is something you should be particularly
aware of; something not readily apparent.
Note
A NOTE indicates a particular point of information;
something on which to focus your attention.
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