GE HEALTHCARE MAC 5500, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
WARNING:
DEFIBRILLATOR PRECAUTIONS — Do not come into contact with patients during
defibrillation. Otherwise, serious injury or death could result.
Patient signal inputs labeled with the CF and BF symbols with paddles are
protected against damage resulting from defibrillation voltages.
To ensure proper defibrillation protection, use only the recommended cables and
leadwires.
Proper placement of defibrillator paddles in relation to the electrodes is required to
ensure successful defibrillation.
WARNING:
ELECTRODES — Polarizing electrods (stainless steel or silver constructed) may
cause the electrodes to retain a residual charge after defibrillation. A residual
charge will block acquisition of the ECG signal.
Whenever patient defibrillation is a possibility, use non-polarizing electrodes (silver
or silver chloride construction) for ECG monitoring.
WARNING:
MAGNETIC AND ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE — Magnetic and electrical fields are
capable of interfering with the proper performance of the device.
For this reason, make sure that all external devices operated in the vicinity of
the device comply with the relevant EMC requirements. X-ray equipment or MRI
devices are possible sources of interference as they may emit higher levels of
electromagnetic radiation.
WARNING:
EXPLOSION HAZARD — Do NOT use in the presence of flammable anesthetics
vapors or liquids.
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:
OPERATOR — Medical technical equipment such as this system must be used
only by qualified and trained personnel.
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD — Improper use of this device presents a shock hazard. Strictly
observe the following guidelines. Failure to do so may endanger the lives of the
patient, user, and bystanders.
When disconnecting the device from the power line, remove the plug from the
wall outlet before disconnecting the cable from the device; otherwise, there is a
risk of coming into contact with line voltage by inadvertently introducing metal
parts in the sockets of the power cord.
Devices may be connected to other devices or to parts of systems only after
making certain that there is no danger to the patient, operators, or environment
as a result. Standards IEC 60601–1–1/EN60601–1–1 must be complied with in
all cases.
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