5.3.1.1 Use of ECG/EEG equipment
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Connection pin and potential equalisation symbol
In addition, observe the information given in:
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Chapter Electromagnetic interference » 14 and chapter Safety information concerning
the place of use » 51.
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All the information given in the instruction manuals of the additional devices as well as
the requirements stipulated in the relevant standard EN 60601-1.
It is not normally a problem to use ECG/EEG equipment for patient monitoring together with
this hospital bed.
Should the bed’s electrical equipment, contrary to expectation, have a marginal effect on the
measurements, the ECG electrode conductors should be placed as parallel as possible to
the patient’s arms and legs. The bed should then be connected to the hospital’s potential
equalisation (PE) system using the connection pin at the head end of the bed.
Many of these devices also feature a 50Hz/60Hz line filter which can be turned on if neces-
sary. If this measure is not sufficient, unplug the bed from the mains supply.
This effectively avoids any possible malfunctions.
Safety instructions
Instruction Manual 16
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