Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring AG
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CAUTION
4
Do not apply excessive pressure (e.g., syringe, or compressed air) to the inlet,
exhaust port, or the water trap of the medical device.
5
To avoid temporary influence on the gas measurement and prevent condensation and
resulting failure of electrical components, do not switch on the medical device after
significant temperature changes for 1 to 2 hours (e.g., after storage in unheated
rooms).
19.2.4 Safety Information for Masimo IRMA Module
WARNING
1
The IRMA probe is intended for use by qualified medical personnel only.
2
The IRMA probe is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be used
in conjunction with other assessment of clinical signs and symptoms.
3
Disposable IRMA airway adapters shall not be reused. Reuse of the single use
adapter can cause cross infection.
4
Used airway adapters shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for
biohazardous waste.
5
Do not use the IRMA Adult/Pediatric adapter with infants as the adapter adds 6 ml
dead space to the patient circuit.
6
Do not use the IRMA Infant airway adapter with adults/pediatrics as this may cause
excessive flow resistance.
7
Use of high frequency electrosurgical equipment in the vicinity of IRMA may produce
interference and cause incorrect measurements.
8
The IRMA probe is not designed for MRI-environments.
9
Do not place the IRMA Airway Adapter between the endotracheal tube and an elbow
as this may allow patient secretions to block the adapter windows and result in
incorrect operation.
10
To keep secretions and moisture from pooling on the windows, always position the
IRMA probe in a vertical position with the LED pointing upwards.
11
Do not use the IRMA Airway Adapter with metered dose inhalsers or nebulized
medications as this may affect the light transmission of the airway adapter windows.
12
Incorrect probe zeroing will result in false gas readings.
13
Replace the airway adapter if rainout/condensation occurs inside the airway adapter.
14
Use only Masimo manufactured IRMA Airway Adapters.
15
The IRMA probe is not intended to be in patient contact.
