natus Quantum - Transportation Warnings

Natus Quantum Amplifier User & Service Manual
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Do NOT touch any earth-grounded components of the Quantum system and the patient
simultaneously.
Do NOT allow loose electrodes to contact metal parts.
Do not use the Quantum system in the vicinity of MRI or CT systems.
Connection of a patient to high-frequency surgical equipment and to electroencephalography
equipment simultaneously may result in burns at the site of bio-potential input electrodes and
possible damage to the biological amplifiers. Please consult the user documentation of the
surgical equipment for instruction as to its proper use.
As with all medical equipment, there is a risk of injury if the harness/belt and pouch(es) are
used without ensuring they are secured to the patient properly. Refer to the Adding the
Quantum or Quantum 64 breakout box(es) to the Modular Pouch section for details.
REPETITIVE STRESS INJURY HAZARD: Sustained use of this product without ergonomic
consideration may result in repetitive stress injury.
User is not to position ME equipment in such a way as to make it difficult to operate the
disconnection device.
The Quantum Amplifier system does NOT include SpO2 or Pulse Rate alarms.
If a video camera is present in the patient environment, the network as well as the power
supply must be isolated.
Each Breakout box should be placed separately in an individual Quantum Modular Pouch.
Neither the Quantum pouch(es) nor the breakout box(es) should be covered by blankets or
any other material. Failure to follow these instructions could raise the temperature of the
Quantum Breakout(s) above normal operational levels.
The Quantum breakout box(es) should only be used in conjunction with the Quantum
Modular Pouch.
If a computer is located in the patient environment, it must be 60601-1 approved or 60950-1
approved and powered by a 60601-1 approved isolation transformer.
No parts of the ME equipment shall be serviced or maintained while in use with a patient.