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Vital Signs Monitor
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Vital Signs Monitor Operations Manual
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1.5.4 Touchscreen Keys
The
élance
Vital Signs Monitor uses touchscreen to execute monitoring functions.
Refer to the chapter on
Using the Monitor
for more information.
1.5.5 Auxiliary Outputs
The
élance
Vital Signs Monitor provides remote nurse alert, printing via serial
communication port, keyboard/mouse interface and software update via USB port.
1.6 Safety Precautions
This section contains important safety information related to general use of the
élance
Vital Signs Monitor. Other important safety information appears throughout the
manual.
1.6.1 Warnings
General
Before use, carefully read the instructions, including all warnings and
cautions.
The ECG and IBP waveforms have a three second delay. This is
important to be aware of when conducting a procedure which requires
observation of real-time data to help prevent possible injury.
Inspect the monitor, sensor cables, and connectors before each use. Do
not use any equipment that appears damaged.
This equipment is not to be used on neonates or infants under 1 year old.
Do not apply excessive tension to any cable.
Electrical Shock Hazard; no user serviceable parts inside unit.
To avoid an explosion hazard, do not use the élance Vital Signs Monitor
in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
Use only hospital-grade grounded electrical outlets and power cords.
Do not connect grounding wire to gas pipes. This could cause a fire.
Only doctors and officially certified personnel should use this device.
Do not use the élance Vital Signs Monitor in areas with strong
electromagnetic fields (for example: Magnetic Resonance Imaging —
MRI).
The élance Vital Signs Monitor conforms to the requirements of the EMC
standard (IEC 60601-1-2:2001), and may be used simultaneously with
pacemakers and other electrical stimulators. The monitor may be
affected by electrosurgical and microwave therapeutic apparatus. Please
check the operation of the élance Vital Signs Monitor during and after
use of such equipment. Refer to the élance Vital Signs Monitor Service
Manual (P/N 070-1949-00) for more information.
Because of the potential for electromagnetic interference, electronic
devices (for example, portable communication transmitters, cellular
