TruSat User’s Guide
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Safety precautions
Precautions associated with following safe practices while using the monitor appear
throughout this manual. General precautions are listed below. Carefully read all
precautions in this manual before using the monitor.
NOTE: For complete information about the safe and appropriate use of a sensor,
consult the instructions for that sensor.
Warnings
WARNINGS indicate potentially harmful situations that may cause injury to
a patient or operator.
• It is possible for any device to malfunction. Always verify unusual data by
performing a formal patient assessment.
• Do not use the monitor in the presence of any flammable anesthetic mixture.
• Use only hospital-grade, grounded power outlets.
• Use only sensors and cables specified for use with this monitor. Failure to do so may
cause interference with the measurement or result in increased emissions,
decreased immunity, or damage to the equipment or system.
• This monitor does not measure respiration and should never be used as a substitute
for an apnea monitor.
• This monitor is not intended for use in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
environment.
Cautions
CAUTIONS indicate conditions that may lead to equipment damage or
malfunction.
• Do not store or use the monitor outside the temperature and humidity ranges stated
in the Specifications section of this manual.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electromagnetic interference, including interference from portable and mobile radio
frequency (RF) communications equipment, can affect this monitor.
When using this monitor, take precautions to ensure electromagnetic compatibility. For
more information, refer to the Technical Reference Manual.
Disposal
Recycle or dispose of this medical device, its components, and its packing materials in
accordance with local environmental and waste disposal regulations.
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