GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
This manual uses the terms DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE to point out
hazards and to designate a degree or level of seriousness. Familiarize yourself with
the following definitions and their significance.
Definitions of Safety Conventions
Safety
Convention Definition
DANGER Indicates an imminent hazard, which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which, if not avoided,
could result in moderate or minor injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which, if not avoided,
could result in the loss or destruction of property or data.
Safety Messages
The following messages apply to the system as a whole. Specific messages may also
be provided elsewhere in the manual.
WARNING:
PATIENT MONITORING — This device does not provide alarms and is not intended
to be used as electrocardiographic monitoring equipment (vital signs physiological
monitor).
If patient monitoring is required, use a device that has been qualified for that use.
WARNING:
ACCIDENTAL SPILLS — If liquids enter a device, take the device out of service and
have it checked by a service technician before it is used again.
To avoid electric shock or device malfunction, liquids must not be allowed to
enter the device.
WARNING:
BATTERY OPERATION — If the integrity of the protective earth conductor is in
doubt, operate the unit from its battery.
WARNING:
CABLES — To avoid possible strangulation, route all cables away from the patient's
throat.
WARNING:
CONNECTION TO MAINS — This is class I equipment.
The mains plug must be connected to an appropriate power supply.
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