GE HEALTHCARE E-PSMP, Technical Manual

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3 Maintenance and checkout
To help ensure the equipment remains in proper operational and functional order, adhere to a
good maintenance schedule. The manufacturer recommends that the following be performed
by service personnel each time the unit is serviced and every 12 months after installation:
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Visual inspection
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Electrical safety tests
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Checkout procedure
As you perform the maintenance checkout, record all results and activities on the checkout
form.
CAUTION Make sure the patient is disconnected from the monitor before performing
maintenance on the device.
3.1 Visual inspection
Remove power and all cables before inspecting or cleaning the equipment.
Inspect the equipment and its components carefully prior to installation, once every 12 months
thereafter and each time the equipment is serviced. Do not use the equipment if damage is
determined. Refer damaged equipment to qualified service personnel.
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Inspect the case for cracks or other physical damage.
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Check that front panel labels are intact.
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Inspect cables for fraying or other damage.
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Inspect all plugs and connectors for bent pins or other damage.
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Check for loose or missing screws on the mounting hardware.
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Check that the module is clean. Refer to the patient monitor’s user’s manual for cleaning
precautions, requirements, procedures and recommended cleaning solutions.
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Mark this task as complete on the checkout form.
NOTE: Damaged cables or equipment should be replaced by service personnel.
3.2 Electrical safety tests
Complete the Electrical safety tests found in the Installation checkout section of the
CARESCAPE Monitor technical manual.
3.3 Checkout procedure
1. Turn on the patient monitor. Wait until the normal monitoring screen displays.
2. Connect the module to the patient monitor.
3.3.1 Test setup
Required tools
ECG & Impedance respiration:
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A multiparameter patient simulator that supports the ECG parameter