Chapter 1 General Information
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Patient Safety
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This equipment should be connected to only one patient at a time.
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To ensure patient safety, do not place the monitor in any position that might cause it to fall
on the patient.
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To ensure patient safety, connect the Propaq M only to equipment with circuits that are
electrically isolated.
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Use only high-quality ECG electrodes.
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Do not use ECG electrodes if the gel is dried, separated, torn or split from the foil; patient
burns may result from using such electrodes.
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Check the expiration date on the electrode packaging. Do not use electrodes after their
expiration date.
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Excessive body hair or wet, diaphoretic skin can inhibit electrode coupling to the skin. Clip
excess hair and dry any moisture from the area where an electrode is to be attached.
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Carefully route the patient cables away from the patient’s neck to reduce the possibility of
patient entanglement or strangulation.
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To avoid electrosurgery burns at monitoring sites, ensure proper connection of the
electrosurgery return circuit so that a return path cannot be made through monitoring
electrodes or probes.
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During electrosurgery, observe the following guidelines to minimize electrosurgery unit
(ESU) interference and provide maximum operator and patient safety:
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Keep all patient monitoring cables away from earth ground, ESU knives, and ESU
return wires.
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Use electrosurgical grounding pads with the largest practical contact area.
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Always ensure proper application of the electrosurgical return electrode to the patient.
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Check electrical leakage levels before use. Leakage current might be excessive if more than
one monitor or other piece of equipment is connected to the patient.
Cautions
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If the unit is to be stored longer than 30 days, remove the battery pack.
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Do not sterilize the monitor, or its accessories unless the accessories are labelled as
sterilizable.
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Do not immerse any part of the monitor in water.
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Do not use the monitor if excessive condensation is visible on the device. Wipe only the
outside with a damp cloth.
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Do not use ketones (such as acetone or MEK) on the monitor.
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Avoid using abrasives (including paper towels) on the display window.
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To achieve the specified level of protection against spilled or splashed liquids, thoroughly
dry all exposed surfaces of this device prior to operation or connections to auxiliary power.
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If liquids enter the device connectors, remove all liquid from the connectors and allow the
device to dry thoroughly prior to use.
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Grounding reliability can be achieved only when the equipment is connected to a receptacle
marked “HOSPITAL ONLY,” “HOSPITAL GRADE,” or equivalent. If the grounding
integrity of the line cord or ac receptacle is questionable, operate the monitor using battery
power only.
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Do not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
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For accurate ECG information, and to protect against noise and other interference, use only
internal current-limiting ECG cables specified or supplied by ZOLL.
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For continued safety and EMI performance, use only the line cord supplied by ZOLL.
