• This equipment is used for a single patient at a time.
• To avoid explosion hazards, do not use the equipment in the presence of
oxygen-rich atmospheres, flammable anesthetics, or other flammable
agents.
• Do not touch the equipment’s metal parts or connectors when in contact with
the patient; otherwise patient injury may result.
• MR unsafe: the VS series vital signs monitor is not intended to be used within
the Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment.
• Before connecting the equipment to the mains power, ensure that the
voltage and frequency ratings of the power line are the same as those
indicated on the equipment’s label or in this manual.
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• Before putting the system into operation, the operator must verify that the
equipment, connecting cables, and accessories are in correct working order
and operating condition.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, the equipment must only be connected to
mains power with protective earth, or operated on battery power.
• Do not touch the patient and live parts simultaneously. Otherwise patient
injury may result.
• Do not open the equipment housings. All servicing and future upgrades must
be carried out by trained and authorized personnel.
• Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for patient monitoring.
Turning the alarm volume to a low level or off may result in a hazard to the
patient. Always keep the patient under close surveillance.
• Alarm settings should be customized according to patient situations.
• Do not place the equipment or accessories in any position that might cause it
to fall on the patient.
• Do not start or operate the equipment unless the setup was verified to be
correct.
• To avoid inadvertent disconnection, route all cables in a way to prevent a
stumbling hazard. Wrap and secure excess cabling to reduce risk of
entanglement by patients or personnel.
• The physiological data and alarm messages displayed on the equipment are
for reference only and cannot be directly used for diagnostic interpretation.
The equipment should not be used as the sole basis for medical decisions. It
must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptom. If any
measurement seems questionable, first check the patient’s vital signs by
alternate means and then check the equipment for proper functioning.
• Do not come into contact with the patient during defibrillation. Otherwise
serious injury or death could result.
• The equipment should not be used as the sole basis for medical decisions. It
must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptom. If any
measurement seems questionable, first check the patient’s vital signs by
alternate means and then check the equipment for proper functioning.
• Do not use the multiple portable socket outlets (MPSO) or AC mains
extension cords. Insure that the sum of the individual ground leakage
currents does not exceed the allowable limits.
1.1.2 Cautions
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