Physio Control LIFEPAK 9 - Warnings

Warnings
Shock Hazard
Possible Arcing and
Paddle Damage
Possible Fire or
Explosion
Safety Hazard
Electrical Hazard and
Possible Equipment
Failure
Shock or Fire Hazard
Possible Equipment
Damage
O August 1993 Physio-Control
Following
are
descriptions
of
general
hazards
and
unsafe
practices
that
could
result
in
death,
severe
injury
or
product
damage.
Specific
warnings
and
cautions
not
appearing
in
this
section
are
found
throughout
the
manual.
When charged and discharged, the LIFEPAK 9 defibrillator/monitor
discharges up to 360J of electrical energy through the defibrillator paddles.
Unless discharged properly as described in this manual, this electrical energy
may Cause personal injury or death. Do not attempt to perform this
procedure unless you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of the
LIFEPAK 9 defibrillator/monitor and all accessories.
When discharging the defibrillator into the internal test load, make sure the
standard paddles are securely and properly stored in the paddle storage area
(STERNUM paddle on the left, APEX paddle on the right). This helps prevent
arcing and formation of pits on paddle electrode surfaces. Pitted or damaged
paddle electrode surfaces can cause patient skin burns during defibrillation.
Do not operate this product in oxygen-enriched environments or in the
presence of flammable gases or anesthetics. Explosion or fire can result.
Refer to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 99-1990, Health Care
Facilities, and NFPA 70-1990, National Electrical Code, before operating
this product in the proximity of flammable gases or anesthetics.
Do not mount the product directly above the patient. Place the product in a
location where it cannot harm the patient if it should fall from its shelf or
other mounting location.
Do not operate equipment using damaged cables and wires. Broken or
frayed wires, or loose snap fittings may cause interference or loss of signal
and possible equipment failure. Perform frequent electrical and visual
inspections on cables and wires. Pay particular attention to the point at
which the wires enter the terminals. Repeated flexing at these points
eventually causes the wire strands to break.
Do not immerse any portion of the instrument in water or other fluids. Avoid
spilling any fluids on the instrument or accessories.
Do not sterilize this product. Sterilization environments can cause serious
damage. Do not autoclave or gas sterilize accessories unless manufacturer
instructions clearly approve it.
All
Rights
Reserved
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