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If the patient has special needs, such as people with disabilities, the clinician should
assign at least one trained professional person to assist him/her during the
procedure.
The laser can ignite non-metallic materials. All combustible materials must be
removed from the procedural area or should be kept moist during the procedure.
The laser can ignite preparation solutions containing alcohol and/or acetone.
DO NOT leave puddles of preparation solution in the operation area.
Vapors may build up under surgical drapes and create a safety hazard.
Avoid inadvertent laser firing. Turn the laser OFF with the power switch
when not in use for an extended period of time.
DO NOT leave the laser in READY mode
DO NOT place the foot switch in an area where it may be accidently
pressed. When the laser is not in use, remove disconnect the foot switch.
Avoid tissue splattering on the working end of the delivery fiber, this will
create localized heating, which may cause the fiber tip to char and fail. If
back splatter occurs, gently wipe the fiber tip with water damped gauze.
Re-cleave the fiber if necessary. Reference Chapter 5 of this manual
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