Covidien Nellcor Series, Operator'S Manual

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1-1
1 Introduction
1.1
Overview
This manual contains information for operating the Nellcor™ bedside SpO
2
patient
monitoring system.
This manual applies to the following product:

Note:
Before use, carefully read this manual, accessory Instructions for Use , and all precautionary
information and specifications.
1.2
Safety Information
This section contains important safety information related to general use of the Nell-
cor™ bedside SpO
2
Patient monitoring system. Other important safety information
appears throughout the manual. The Nellcor™ bedside SpO
2
patient monitoring
system will be referred to as the “monitoring system” throughout this manual.
1.2.1
Safety Symbols
PM100N
Table 1-1. Safety Symbol Definitions
Symbol Definition
WARNING
Alerts users to potential serious outcomes (death, injury, or adverse events) to the
patient, user, or environment.
Caution
Identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or
other property
.
Note
Provides additional guidelines or information.