GE Dash 3000, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
2000966-386D Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 1-7
WARNING
SITE REQUIREMENTS —For safety reasons, all connectors for
patient cables and sensor leads are designed to prevent inadvertent
disconnection, should someone pull on them.
Do not route cables in a way that they may present a stumbling
hazard.
For devices installed above the patient, adequate precautions must
be taken to prevent them from dropping on the patient.
WARNING
—If an error message appears DURING operation, it is the licensed
physician‘s responsibility to decide whether the unit is still suitable
for patient monitoring. As a general rule, monitoring should only
continue in extremely urgent cases and under the direct supervision
of a physician. The unit must be repaired before being used again on
a patient.
If an error message appears AFTER power-up, the unit must be
repaired before being used on a patient.
WARNING
—If connecting a monitor to a central station, verify the alarm
system is functional by temporarily changing one of the alarm limits
to initiate an alarm.
Cautions
Caution statements identify a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not
avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage.
The following caution statements apply to this monitoring system:
CAUTION
ACCESSORIES (SUPPLIES)— To ensure patient safety, use only
parts and accessories manufactured or recommended by GE.
Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the
applicable EN 60601 series safety standards and essential
performance standards, and/or the system configuration must meet
the requirements of the EN 60601-1-1 medical electrical systems
standard.