GE Vivid S70, User Manual

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Important safety considerations
Vivid S70 / S60
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User Manual
2-11
BC092760-1EN 01
Important safety considerations
This section includes considerations for the following:
• ‘Patient safety’ on
page 2-11
• ‘Personnel and equipment safety’ on
page 2-15
• ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)’ on
page 2-19
• ‘Environmental protection’ on
page 2-25
The information contained in this section is intended to
familiarize the user with the hazards associated with the use of
the system, and to alert them to the extent to which injury and
damage may occur if the precautions are not observed.
Users are obligated to familiarize themselves with these safety
considerations and to avoid conditions that could result in injury
or damage.
Patient safety
Patient identification
Always include proper identification with all patient data and
verify the accuracy of the patient's name and/or identity number
when entering such data. Ensure that the correct patient ID is
provided on all recorded data and hard copy prints. Identification
errors could result in an incorrect diagnosis.
WARNING
The concerns listed in this section can seriously affect the
safety of the patient undergoing a diagnostic ultrasound
examination.