Chapter 3 Installation and Connection
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ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT PSD-30
3.4
Connection of the patient plate
Improper connection between the patient plate and the patient’s skin surface
may cause burns. Always attach the patient plate as described below. For further
details on patient plates, refer to the patient plate’s instruction manual.
• This electrosurgical unit should be used in combination with
one of the patient plates shown in the following table. Using a
patient plate other than those shown in the table may cause
burns to the patient.
• Do not use the patient plate if it has been damaged or
modified. This may cause patient burns.
• If the connection of the patient plate is improper, an alarm will
sound and the patient/S-cord warning indicator will light.
Reconnect the patient plate.
• Do not attach the patient plate in the vicinity of a metal
implant. The tissue in the vicinity of the metal implant may get
burned.
• Body hair will impede proper contact with the patient plate.
Improper contact between the patient plate and the patient’s
skin surface may cause patient burns. If necessary, shave all
hair from the area to which the patient plate will be attached.
• Avoid placing the patient plate over bony prominences or
scar tissue as proper contact will not be obtainable. This may
cause patient burns.
• When using a reusable patient plate and its gauze pad for a
prolonged period, make sure to keep the gauze pad moist
with physiological saline solution or conductive paste.
• When using a disposable patient plate, ensure that the area
of the patient’s skin that will come in contact with the patient
plate is completely dry. Otherwise, the patient plate may lose
direct contact with the patient’s skin and cause burns.
split type
non split-type
disposable
OLYMPUS MAJ-897
3M 1180, 7180
3M 1149, 7149
reusable
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OLYMPUS MB-574