Respironics SmartMonitor2, Operator'S Manual

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Warnings and Cautions
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Warnings and Cautions
Please read this section carefully before using the SmartMonitor 2 to monitor a baby's breathing and
heart activity.
Warnings
A warning indicates a potentially harmful situation.
1. SmartMonitor 2 may not be able to detect all episodes of inadequate breathing. If a baby has
apnea
due to choking ( obstructive apnea ), the monitor could mistake movement caused by choking for
breathing.
2. SmartMonitor 2 is a monitoring device only. It does not prevent the loss of breathing or heart activity,
nor will it restore breathing or heart activity. It will not prevent death.
3. Anyone using the SmartMonitor 2 to monitor an infant should be trained in current infant
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) , which is a proper way to restore breathing and heart
activity.
4. The SmartMonitor 2 is not intended for use with cardiac or diaphragmatic pacemaker patients.
5. When using the monitor near patients on oxygen, the monitor must be kept at least three (3) feet
away from the oxygen tank (source) or other flammable gases to prevent a fire hazard.
6. Place the monitor on a sturdy and level surface to prevent the monitor from falling.
7. Do not place the monitor on the floor. It may become a tripping hazard.
8. Do not place the monitor in the crib. The baby may roll on the hard surface and be injured.
9. Use only those accessories provided by Respironics with this monitor.
10. Do not allow the patient cable, lead wires or power cord/battery charger cable to become tangled,
coiled, crossed, or wrapped around the baby’s neck, arms, or legs. This could result in strangulation.
11. Do not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch to prevent inadvertently turning the
power off to the monitor.
12. Do not block the speaker or place items in front of the speaker located on the front of the unit. This
could prevent the monitor alarm from being heard.
13. Never use the monitor on the baby while the baby is being bathed. This could result in electrical
shock and/or damage to the equipment.
14. Disconnect the power cord/battery charger and phone line during lightning storms to reduce risk of
electrical shock to the baby.
15. Remove the electrode belt and the lead wires when the baby is not being monitored. Long-term wear
may be uncomfortable.
16. Never use an extension cord with the power cord/battery charger as this may cause a fire and/or
tripping hazard.
17. Be aware of signal interference that can occur from external sources. Electronic signals are required
for the SmartMonitor 2 to function. Sources of external interference could cause the monitor to miss
apnea and heart rate alarms. Even though the monitor contains methods and techniques which can
provide protection from external sources of interference, you should operate the monitor as follows:
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Keep monitoring equipment, patient and patient leads at least three (3) feet away from all
electrical appliances. Some examples of this include TV sets, electric blankets, air conditioners,
microwave ovens, cordless telephones, cellular phones, waterbeds, and home computers.
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Synthetic fabric from draperies or rugs can also cause interference due to static electricity.
Touching a conductive material with a grounded path, such as a wall or crib, before handling the
patient or the SmartMonitor 2 often prevents static build-up problems.