Datex-Ohmeda Cardiocap/5 Series Technical Reference Manual

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Cardiocap/5 Technical Reference ManualAlways perform an electrical safety check and a leakage current test on the monitor after service.Handle the water trap and its contents as you would any body fluid. Infectous hazard may be present.AccessoriesUse only accessories, mounts and defibrillator-proof cables and invasive pressure transducersapproved by GE Healthcare. For a list of approved supplies and accessories, see the "Supplies andAccessories" catalog. Other cables, transducers and accessories may cause a safety hazard, damagethe equipment or system, result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment orsystem or interfere with the measurement. Protection against cardiac defibrillator discharge is due inpart to the accessories for pulse oximetry (SpO 2), temperature (T) and invasive pressure (P)measurement.Single-use accessories are not designed to be reused. Reuse may cause a risk of contaminationand/or affect the measurement accuracy.1.5.2 CautionsRefer to the User’s Reference Manual for additional cautions to be observed while monitoring a patient.A CAUTION indicates a condition that may lead to equipment damage or malfunction.GeneralUS Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed medical practitioner.Do not apply pressurized air to any outlet or tubing connected to the monitor. Pressure may destroysensitive elements.Turn off the power before making any rear panel connections.Use only cables and accessories approved by GE Healthcare. Other cables and accessories maydamage the system or interfere with measurement.Vibrations during transport may disturb SpO 2, ECG, impedance respiration, and NIBP measurements.InstallationLeave space for air circulation to prevent the monitor from overheating.Before useAllow two minutes for warm-up and note any error messages or deviations from normal operation.Airway gas measurementStrong scavenging suction may change the operating pressure of the monitor and cause inaccuratereadings or internal damage.Autoclaving and sterilizingDo not steam autoclave or gas sterilize the monitor.Cleaning and serviceDo not use hypochlorite, ammonia-based, phenol-based, or acetone-based cleaners. These cleanersmay damage the surface of the monitor.Do not immerse any part of the monitor in liquid or allow liquid to enter the interior.1-10