Philips IntelliVue TRx, Instructions For Use Manual

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Draft - 1 Aug 08
Briefing the Patient
4-10 Basic Operation
Showering
Warning Warning
When the patient is showering, signal quality and leads off detection may be
compromised due to significant movement. Appropriate clinical
precautions must be taken.
The transceiver can be used to monitor a patient in the shower, but only when
placed inside a Philips carrying pouch and secured on the patient as described
above. The combination of the transceiver and pouch will withstand showering
for up to 10 minutes.
Drying the
Transceiver
after
Showering
After showering, perform the following steps to continue monitoring:
1. Pat dry the leadset connections at the electrodes.
2. Wipe the lead wires with care.
3. If wet, dry the outside of the transceiver with a non-lint producing cloth.
4. If wet, wipe dry the inside of the battery compartment. Dry the batteries.
5. If wet, disconnect the ECG leadset and shake out any water. Dry the
connector pin area with a cotton swab.
6. If wet, allow the SpO
2
and Monitor/Service ports to air dry.
Note— The transceiver should not be used for monitoring if the battery
compartment is wet. Remove the batteries and wipe the compartment dry before
continued monitoring use.
Accidental
Wetting
If the transceiver is accidentally immersed in liquid for up to 5 minutes, no
damage to the device and no electrical safety issues for the patient will result.
Remove the device, dry it off, and follow the procedure for cleaning/sterilization
under “Cleaning and Sterilization” on page 11-4 as needed.