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anatec
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iomedical
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Service Manual PhysioFlow Lab1
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Version of Monday, 10 July 2017
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The device is used in accordance with the operating instructions.
Any modification of any electro medical PhysioFlow® device is forbidden.
PhysioFlow® Q-Link is designed to be reliable, effective and mechanically
robust. However it must be used with care.
PhysioFlow® devices have no particular protection against the penetration
of liquids. Do not allow liquids to get into the device.
Only patient cable provided by PhysioFlow® must be used. Any other use of
the patient cable is forbidden. Moreover, it can increase the
electromagnetic emissions and reduce the immunity of the device.
PhysioFlow® devices must not be sterilized.
FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OPERATOR
UNDERSTANDS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACCEPTABLE SIGNAL AND POOR
SIGNAL QUALITY. (cf.
PhysioFlow® Software manual, or third party monitor
manual).
Precautions
Some clinical circumstances may impair accuracy of measurements, such as:
Tachycardia with heart rate above 250 bpm
Untimely movement of neck
Patients under 120cm (48 in.)
Patients under 25 Kg (67 lbs.)
Presence of aortic balloon pumps
Presence of ultrafiltration systems
Presence of pacemakers with external leads
Open chest surgery
Use of electrical cutlery and electrosurgical devices
Morbidly obese patients, such as those weighting over 600 pounds.
Re-calibration can take place at the same time that the electrodes are replaced as a function of normal
nursing protocol. After 24 hours electrodes must be replaced.