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Chapter 9 Maintenance
9.1 Service and Examination
9.1.1 Daily Examination
Before using the monitor, the checks below should be carried out:
Check the monitor for any mechanical damage;
Inspect the exposed parts and the inserted parts of all the leads, and the accessories;
Examine all the functions of the monitor that are likely to be used for patient monitoring,
and ensure that it is in good working condition;
Make sure that the monitor is grounded properly.
Pay close attention to the fluctuation of the local power supply voltage. A manostat is
recommended when necessary.
In case any indication of damage about the function of the monitor is detected and
proven, it is not allowed to apply it to the patient for any monitoring.
9.1.2 Routine Maintenance
After each maintenance or the yearly maintenance, the monitor can be thoroughly inspected by
qualified personnel, including function and safety examinations.
If the hospital fails to carry out a satisfactory maintenance program about the
monitor, it may get disabled and harm the patient’s safety and health.
In case of ECG leads damage or aging, please replace the lead.
If there is any indication of cable and transducer damage or they deteriorate, they are
prohibited from any further use.
The adjustable units in the monitor such as potentiometer are not allowed to adjust
without permission to avoid unnecessary failures that affect normal application.
9.1.3 Battery Maintenance
Please pay attention to the polarity of battery, do NOT insert it into battery
compartment with reversed polarities;
Do NOT use the batteries manufactured by other companies, if being inserted, the
device will may be damaged;
In order to avoid damaging the battery, do NOT use other power supply device to
charge the battery;