GE Responder 2000, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following is a list of Responder 2000 safety alerts that appear in this section and throughout this manual. You must
read, understand, and heed these safety alerts before attempting to operate the Responder 2000.
The signal words shown below identify the potential hazard categories. The definition of each category is as follows:
DANGER
: This alert identifies hazards that will cause serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
This alert identifies hazards that may cause serious personal injury or death.
PRECAUTION:
This alert identifies hazards that may cause minor personal injury, product damage, or property damage.
NOTE:
Notes contain additional information on usage.
DANGERS
DANGER:
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Do not operate the Responder 2000 in the presence of flammable gases (including concentrated oxygen) to avoid
possible explosion or fire hazard.
WARNINGS
WARNING:
The Responder 2000 is restricted to a single patient at a time.
WARNING:
Shock Hazard
Defibrillation shock current flowing through unwanted pathways is potentially a serious electrical shock hazard. To avoid
this hazard during defibrillation abide by all of the following:
•
Do not touch the patient
• Do not touch conductive fluids such as gel, blood, or saline
• Do not touch metal objects in contact with the patient such as a bed frame or stretcher
• Keep defibrillation pads and ECG electrodes clear of other pads or metal parts in contact with patient
• Disconnect all equipment that is not defibrillator proof from the patient before defibrillation
WARNING:
Shock Hazard
Do not immerse any portion of this device in water or other fluids. Avoid spilling fluids on device or accessories. Do not
clean with flammable agents. Do not autoclave or sterilize this device or accessories unless otherwise specified.
WARNING:
Shock Hazard
Do not disassemble the Responder 2000! Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or death. Refer
maintenance issues to authorized service personnel.
WARNING:
Shock Hazard
Do not use the Responder 2000 on a conductive surface, including any wet surface.
WARNING:
The Responder 2000 is not intended to be deployed in settings or situations that promote use by untrained
personnel. Operation by untrained personnel can result in injury or death.
WARNING:
When transporting the Responder 2000, it is important to position it with the display facing away from the
body. If not, the buttons or Rotary Selector Knob may be bumped and inadvertently moved from its current position.