SonoSite iLook, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Safety
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Warning:
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not use any transducer that has been
immersed beyond the specified cleaning or disinfection level. See
Chapter 6,
“Troubleshooting and Maintenance.”
To avoid the risk of electrical shock and fire hazard, inspect the power supply, AC
power supply cord and plug on a regular basis. Ensure they are not damaged.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, use only accessories and peripherals
recommended by SonoSite. Connection of accessories and peripherals not
recommended by SonoSite could result in electrical shock. Contact SonoSite or
your local representative for a list of accessories and peripherals available from or
recommended by SonoSite. See
“Accessories” on page 74 .
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, use commercial grade peripherals
recommended by SonoSite on battery power only. Do not connect these products to
AC power when using the system to scan or diagnose a patient/subject. Contact
SonoSite or your local representative for a list of the commercial grade peripherals
available from or recommended by SonoSite.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock to the patient/subject, do not touch the system
battery contacts while simultaneously touching a patient/subject.
To prevent injury to the operator/bystander, the transducer must be removed from
patient contact before the application of a high-voltage defibrillation pulse.
Caution:
Although your system has been manufactured in compliance with existing
EMC/EMI requirements (EN60601-1-2), use of the system in the presence of
an electromagnetic field can cause degradation of the ultrasound image. If this
occurs often, SonoSite suggests a review of the system environment. Identify and
remove the possible sources of the emissions or move your system.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD), or static shock, is a naturally occurring phenomenon.
ESD is common in conditions of low humidity, which can be caused by heating or
air conditioning. Static shock is a discharge of the electrical energy from a charged
body to a lesser or non-charged body. The degree of discharge can be significant
enough to cause damage to a transducer or an ultrasound system. The following
precautions can help reduce ESD: anti-static spray on carpets, anti-static spray on
linoleum, and anti-static mats.
Do not use the system if an error message appears on the image display: note the
error code; call SonoSite or your local representative; turn off the system by
pressing and holding the power switch until the system powers down. If the power
switch does not respond, remove all power sources.