GE HEALTHCARE B20, User'S Reference Manual

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Cleaning and care
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9 Cleaning and care
Safety precautions
Warnings
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Disconnect equipment from power line before cleaning
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If liquid has accidentally entered the system or its parts, disconnect the power cord from
the power supply and have the equipment serviced by authorized service personnel.
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Regular preventive maintenance should be carried out annually.
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Do not use unspecified cleaners, materials or chemicals as they may damage device
surfaces, labels, or cause equipment failures.
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Do not pour or spray any liquid directly on cables or leadwires or permit fluid to seep into
connections or openings.
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Never use conductive solutions, solutions that contain wax, or wax compounds to clean
devices, cables or leadwires.
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Do not immerse any part of the device in liquids or allow liquid to enter the interior.
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The decision to sterilize must be made per your institution’s requirements with an
awareness of the effect on the integrity of the cable or leadwire.
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Clean the surface of the probe before and after each patient use.
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CABLE/SENSOR AFTER CARE
− Do not immerse sensors or patient cables in water, solvents or cleaning solutions.
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Do not reuse sensors intended for single patient use.
− Do not sterilize sensors or patient cables by irradiation, steam, or ethylene oxide.
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Clean the surface of the probe before and after each patient use.
− Allow sensor and cable to dry completely after cleaning. Moisture and dirt on the
connector can affect the measurement accuracy.
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If a probe is damaged in any way, discontinue use immediately.
− Inaccurate SpO
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data can result if a sensor is past its useful life.
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A damaged sensor or a sensor soaked in liquid may cause burns during
electrosurgery.
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Since calibration gas contains anesthetic agents, always ensure sufficient ventilation of
the room during calibration.
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Inaccurate readings due to:
− use of unapproved accessories
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reuse of single-use accessories
− affect on pressure strong scavenging suction
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The user may only perform maintenance procedures specifically described in this
manual.
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On the gas module indicates that airway gases should be calibrated every six months in
normal use and every two months in continuous use.