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6. Using the Monitor
WARNING: To avoid burns, the probe must remain in the probe well when
turning the monitor on or off.
WARNING: If the POST (power on self-test) is not completed successfully, do
not use the monitor.
WARNING: Ensure that the speaker is clear of any obstructions. Failure to do
so could result in an inaudible alarm tone.
WARNING: Disconnect the monitor and sensors/cables during magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) scanning. Using the monitor during MRI may cause
burns or adversely affect the MRI image or the monitor’s accuracy.
WARNING: The Smartsigns
®
Liteplus is intended only as an adjunct in patient
assessment. It must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
WARNING: The Smartsigns
®
Liteplus is a prescription device and is to be
operated by qualifi ed personnel only. It is designed for use by medical
clinicians. Although this document might illustrate medical monitoring
techniques, the monitor must be used only by trained clinicians who know
how to take and interpret a patient’s vital signs.
WARNING: Each time the monitor is used, check alarm limits to ensure that
they are appropriate for the patient being monitored.
6.1 Turning on the Monitor
Before using the Smartsigns
®
Liteplus, verify that the monitor is working properly and is
safe to use. Proper working condition will be veri
fi
ed each time the monitor is turned on as
described in the following procedure.
Note:
Physiological conditions, medical procedures, or external agents that
may interfere with the monitor’s ability to detect and display measurements,
include dysfunctional hemoglobin, arterial dyes, low perfusion, dark pigment,
and externally applied coloring agents such as nail polish, dye, or pigmented
cream.
Note:
The parameters may be set on an individual basis, by the clinician, and these
settings will remain in effect until the monitor is turned off.
Using the Monitor
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