Dräger Infinity Delta, Instructions For Use Manual

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Precautions
Refer to the “Safety Considerations” section starting on page 6, at the beginning of
these Instructions for Use, for general precautions regarding safe device operation.
WARNING:
The NMT pod's high frequency pulses may interfere
with other sensitive equipment such as cardiac
pacemakers. Do not use the NMT pod on patients with
implanted medical devices unless so directed by a
medical specialist.
To avoid adversely affecting the pod, do not use the
pod in close proximity to shortwave or microwave
therapy devices.
Although the NMT pod is designed for use with
electrosurgical equipment, in unusual circumstances
simultaneous use of an NMT pod with such equipment
may result in burns at the stimulation site and damage
to the NMT pod.
Use peripheral nerve stimulator electrodes with
circular conductive areas between 1 cm (.39 in) and
1.5 cm (.59 in) in diameter. Apply these electrodes
according to the Instructions for Use. Pay special
attention to current densities > 2 mA r.m.s./cm
2
.
Stimulation voltage should not exceed the maximum
specified by the electrode manufacturer.
To avoid serious injury to the patient, apply the
stimulation electrodes close together as described. Do
not apply the electrodes trans-thoracically (across the
chest) or transcerebrally (across the head). Doing so
can cause electrical current to enter the chest or head
and may lead to irregularities in cardiac rhythm, brain
activity, or pain.
CAUTION:
The NMT pod’s stimulus indicator flashes when stimulation is occurring. To
avoid being shocked unintentionally, do not touch the stimulation electrodes
when it is flashing.
Do not use NMT skin temperature sensors to monitor core body temperature.