Chapter 1: Introduction
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Operation Manual SurgiVet V3395
General Warnings
WARNING: Federal law (USA) restricts the use or sale of this device by, or on the order of, a
licensed veterinarian.
WARNING: Do not use this device in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
WARNING: Do not autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilize, or immerse in liquid. Unplug before
cleaning or disinfecting.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD when cover is removed. Do not remove covers.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: Do not use this device in the presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MR or MRI)
equipment.
WARNING: Do not plug the monitor into an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
WARNING: This device must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms. This
device is only intended to be an adjunct in patient assessment.
WARNING: In the event that earth ground integrity is lost, the performance of this device
and/or other devices nearby may be affected due to excessive RF emissions.
WARNING: When connecting this monitor to any instrument, verify proper operation before
clinical use. Refer to the instrument’s user manual for full instructions. Accessory equipment
connected to the monitor’s data interface must be certified according to the respective IEC
standards, i.e., IEC 950 for data-processing equipment or IEC 601-1 for electromedical
equipment. All combinations of equipment must be in compliance with IEC 601-1-1 systems
requirements. Anyone connecting additional equipment to the signal input port or signal
output port configures a medical system, and, therefore, is responsible that the system
complies with the requirements of the system standard IEC 601-1-1.
WARNING: Where HF (diathermy) is used there is no danger of burning to the patient provided
recommended components are used. Rate meters may be temporarily affected.
WARNING: Equipment is protected against defibrillator discharge. Rate meters and displays
may be temporally affected during defibrillation, but will rapidly recover.
WARNING: Any monitor that has been dropped or damaged should be checked by a qualified
service personnel to insure proper operation prior to use.
WARNING: This monitor will not operate effectively on patients who are experiencing
convulsions or tremors.
Oximetry
WARNING
:
Use only SpO
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sensors supplied with, or specifically intended for use with, this
device.
WARNING
:
Prolonged use or the patient’s condition may require changing the sensor site
periodically. Change sensor site and check skin integrity, circulatory status, and correct
alignment at least every 4 hours.
WARNING: When attaching SpO
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sensors with Microfoam®
1
tape, do not stretch the tape or
attach the tape too tightly. Tape applied too tightly may cause inaccurate readings and blisters
on the patient's skin (lack of skin respiration, not heat, causes the blisters).
1 Microfoam® is a registered trademark of the 3M Company.
