Covidien Nellcor Series, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
1-2 Operator’s Manual
1.2.2
Warnings
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WARNING:
Explosion hazard — Do not use the monitoring system in the presence of flammable
anesthetics.
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WARNING:
Explosion hazard — Do not use the monitoring system with other manufacturer's
batteries. Do not use different types or models of batteries such as dry batteries,
nickel-metal hydride batteries, or Lithium-ion batteries together.
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WARNING:
Do not use any monitoring system or pulse oximetry cables, sensors, or connectors
that appear damaged.
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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:
Do not simultaneously touch the patient and the signal input, signal output, or any
other connectors.
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WARNING:
Do not lift or carry the monitoring system by the pulse oximetry sensor or pulse
oximetry interface cable. The cable may disconnect and cause the monitoring system
to drop on a patient or cause damage to monitoring system surfaces.

WARNING:
To ensure patient safety, do not place the monitoring system in any location where
it might drop on the patient.
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WARNING:
The LCD panel contains toxic chemicals. Do not touch broken LCD panels. Physical
contact with a broken LCD panel can result in transmission or ingestion of toxic
substances.