GE Giraffe - Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES, and SYMBOLS: This section introduces the various
types of warnings, cautions information notes and symbols used in this guide to alert you to possible
safety hazards and to provide you with additional information.
WARNING: A Warning statement is used when the possibility of injury to the patient or the
operator exists.
CAUTION: A CAUTION statement is used when the possibility of damage to the equipment
exists.
NOTE: A Note provides additional information to clarify a point in the text.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
This section identies general warnings, cautions and Notes associated with the use of the
Girae Warmer.
WARNING:
As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cabling to reduce the possibility of
patient entanglement or strangulation.
WARNING:
Do not lean against side of warmer. Leaning against the side of the warmer may cause it to
tip over.
CAUTION:
U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on order of, a licensed medical
practitioner.
CAUTION:
This device is for professional use only.
For professional use only
NOTE:
Ranges listed in this supplement manual represent the operational ranges of the
equipment. The gauge ranges may exceed operational ranges.
NOTE:
Air always means medical grade air.
NOTE:
Additional copies of this manual are available on request from the GE Healthcare oce
listed on the inside back cover of this manual.