Ohmeda Biox 3700 - Warnings

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WARNINGS
A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HARMFUL SITUATION.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Do NOT remove top cover. Refer to
qualified personnel.
FAILURE OF OPERATION: If the oximeter fails to respond as
described do NOT use it until the situation has been corrected
by qualified personnel. (See Page 14, 18)
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Do NOT use in the presence of flammable
anesthetics. (See Page 17)
DATA VALIDITY: Do NOT expose the probe detector to strong
ambient light while it is being used to monitor a patient. A
poor signal may result.
(See Page 19, 51)
fnff^^r00 KI •"«*«" P"be to the same limb with an
inflated blood pressure cuff. Valid data will NOT be received
when cuff, is inflated. Attach probe to the limbTpposite the
site used for the blood pressure cuff. (See Page 35)
PATIENT SAFETY: Patient condition may require changing the
probe test site periodically. This should diminish the possi
bility of pressure necrosis of the test site.
(See Page 35, 47-48)
PATIENT SAFETY: Exercise extreme care to assure continued cir
culation distal to probe site after application. (See Page 47)
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Always turn the power OFF before
cleaning the oximeter. (See Page 83)
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