Introduction Warnings
xviii V Series Operating Instructions
WARNING: Do not use the NIBP cuff on the arm on the side of a mastectomy, as the
pressure increases the risk of lymphedema. For patients with a bilateral
mastectomy, use clinical judgement to decide whether the benefit of
the measurement outweighs the risk.
WARNING: Continuous cuff pressure due to connection tubing kinking may cause
blood flow interference and resulting harmful injury to the patient.
WARNING: Continuous non-invasive blood pressure measurements may cause
purpura, ischemia and neuropathy in the limb with the cuff. Inspect the
application site regularly to ensure skin quality and inspect the
extremity of the cuffed limb for normal color, warmth and sensitivity. If
any abnormality occurs, move the cuff to another site or stop the blood
pressure measurements immediately.
WARNING: Observe extreme caution when a defibrillator is used on a patient. Do
not touch any part of patient, table, or monitor when a defibrillator is in
use.
WARNING: Do not use the V 12/V 21 when it is adjacent to or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the V 12/V 21 should
be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which
they will be used.
WARNING: Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified in
the manual may result in increased Electromagnetic Emissions or
decreased Electromagnetic Immunity of the V 12/V 21. It can also cause
delayed recovery after the discharge of a cardiac defibrillator.
WARNING: Do not put MPSO (Multiple Portable Socket Outlets i.e. Multiple outlet
extension cords) used with the V 12/V 21 or its accessories on the floor.
Connect only V 12/V 21 accessories to the same MPSO as the V 12/V 21.
Do not overload the MPSO.
WARNING: For safe installation, mount Mindray V Series patient monitoring
equipment only to wall mounts identified with the Mindray V Series
logo.
WARNING: Do not use a damaged or broken unit or accessory.
WARNING: Do not use unit if enclosure is damaged.
WARNING: Do not reuse disposable accessories. Dispose of single use items in
accordance with hospital policy.
WARNING: Trace Gas Hazard - When using the optional CO
2
Module, a health
hazard exists when trace amounts of vaporized anesthetic agents are
chronically inspired by operating room personnel. See Appendix A in
NFPA 56A on Inhalation Anesthetics. During any procedure where such
agents are employed, the CO
2
Module exhaust output should be
connected to a medical gas-scavenging system.
WARNING: CO
2
FilterLines® should be treated as biohazardous waste and disposed
of in accordance with local regulations for contaminated and
biologically hazardous items.
WARNING: When using a sampling line for intubated patients with the closed
suction system, do not place the airway adapter between the suction
catheter and endotracheal tube. This is to ensure that the airway
adapter does not interfere with the functioning of the suction of the
catheter.
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