Using the Monitor Safely
2-30 EarlyVue VS30 Instructions for Use
WARNING
• The wireless radio complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
cm between the monitor and any person.
• To prevent or minimize burns caused by a defective neutral electrode connection, use caution
when handling electrodes, transducers, and cables in the presence of high-frequency surgical
equipment. Verify that the equipment is working correctly before each use.
• Explosion Hazard. Equipment not suitable for use in an oxygen-rich environment or in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide. Oxygen
concentrations must be <25% and partial pressure <27.5 kPa when no other oxidants are present.
• Electric shock hazard. Covers should be removed only by qualified service personnel. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock when operating on AC power, this equipment must only be
connected to a supply mains with protective earth.
• Do not touch the patient, or table, or instruments during defibrillation.
• Measurement accuracy may decrease temporarily while performing electro-surgery or
defibrillation. The recovery time is less than 10 seconds. This does not affect patient or
equipment safety.
• Do not open the monitor or attempt to change the battery. Incorrect battery replacement may
cause overheating, fire, or explosion. If you suspect a problem with parts within the monitor,
contact your biomedical engineer or Philips representative.
• Route patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation. To
reduce this risk, Philips recommends the use of the cable management kit. For more information,
see “Miscellaneous Accessories” on page 15-11.
• Avoid the risk of suffocation and necrosis by applying sensors as directed and preventing cable
and hose entanglement.
• Do not place the monitor in any position that might cause it to fall on the patient. Do not lift the
monitor by the power supply cord or patient connections.
• Do not use the monitor on more than one patient at a time.
• To ensure patient electrical isolation, connect only to other equipment that provides patient
electrical isolation.
• Philips recommends the use of a cable wrap to prevent inadvertent, partial disconnection of
cables or of tripping over cables. Before you begin monitoring, be sure all cables are securely
connected.
• Do not connect the monitor to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
• Do not use extension cords to connect the monitor to electrical outlets.
• Do not place the monitor near heating or cooling sources. Locating the monitor in an environment
that does not meet the recommended temperature and humidity ranges may impair the
performance of the monitor and accessories.
• LAN cables must meet all local electrical requirements.
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