Covidien INVOS 5100C, Operator'S Manual

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Operator's Manual 1-7
During this period of no communication, the INVOS™ system will continue to monitor the patient
and generate alarm signals. The operator of the remote display should not rely upon the remote
display’s alarm system to generate alarm signals.
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WARNING:
The use of accessories, sensors, and cables other than those specified may result in poor
performance of the INVOS™ system and increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased
electromagnetic immunity of the INVOS™ system.
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WARNING:
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and
external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the INVOS™
system, including cables. Otherwise, degradation of INVOS™ system performance may result.
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WARNING:
Choking hazard — The reusable sensor cables (RSCs) include a strain-relief clip that, if detached,
may pose a choking hazard.
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WARNING:
As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient
entanglement or strangulation.
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WARNING:
Always disconnect and remove the INVOS™ system and sensors during magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) scanning. Attempting to use the INVOS™ system during an MRI procedure could
cause burns or adversely affect the MRI image or the INVOS™ system's performance.
1.4.3
General Cautions
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Caution:
INVOS™ system readings represent a small volume of tissue beneath the sensor and may not
reflect oxygenation disturbances that occur elsewhere.
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Caution:
Make sure all connectors are fully engaged and free from moisture. Moisture intrusion may cause
inaccurate readings, erratic readings or no readings at all.
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Caution:
Use care when placing or removing sensor. Do not place on broken or undeveloped skin.