GE HEALTHCARE MAC 2000, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
WARNING:
EQUIPMENT FAILURE — Polarizing electrodes (stainless steel or silver constructed)
may cause the electrodes to retain a residual charge after defibrillation. A residual
charge blocks acquisition of the ECG signal.
Whenever patient defibrillation is a possibility, use non-polarizing electrodes
(silver-silver chloride construction) for ECG monitoring.
WARNING:
PERSONAL INJURY — Contact with patients during defibrillation can cause serious
injury or death.
Do not contact patients during defibrillation. Patient signal inputs labeled with the
CF and BF symbols with paddles are protected against damage resulting from
defibrillation voltages.
To ensure proper defibrillator protection, use only GE Healthcare recommended
cables and leadwires. Proper placement of defibrillator paddles in relation to the
electrodes is required to ensure successful defibrillation.
WARNING:
INTERPRETATION HAZARD — Results of the automated QT analysis are not
considered a diagnosis.
A qualified physician or cardiologist must review and confirm the measurements
and waveforms recorded by the system. It should be used only as an adjunct to
the clinical history, symptoms, and results of other tests.
WARNING:
INTERPRETATION HAZARD — Computerized interpretation is only significant when
used in conjunction with clinical findings.
A qualified physician must overread all computer-generated tracings.
WARNING:
POOR SIGNAL QUALITY — Improper skin preparation can cause poor signal quality
during the ECG recording.
Careful skin preparation is the key to an interference-free ECG.
WARNING:
IMPROPER USE — This is a prescriptive device.
This equipment is intended for use by or under the direct supervision of a licensed
healthcare practitioner.
WARNING:
EXPLOSION HAZARD — Batteries may explode in fires
Do not dispose of the battery by fire. Follow local environmental guidelines
concerning disposal and recycling.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD/SYSTEM MALFUNCTION Liquids inside a device can
cause electric shock or system malfunction.
Do not allow liquids to enter the device. If liquids enter the device, turn it off and
inform your service technician. Do not use the device until it is checked by a
service technician.
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