User Manual Owner manual

4 General information Welch Allyn Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor
WARNING Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor. Do not connect
more than one monitor to a patient.
WARNING Inspect the power adapter cord periodically for fraying or other
damage, and replace the adapter as needed. Do not operate the apparatus from
ac power with a damaged power adapter cord or plug.
WARNING Make frequent electrical and visual checks on cables, sensors, and
electrode wires. All cables, sensors, and electrode wires must be inspected,
properly maintained, and in proper working order to allow the equipment to
function properly and protect patient safety.
WARNING As with all medical equipment, carefully route the patient cabling to
reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
WARNING Avoid electrosurgery burns at monitoring sites by ensuring proper
connection of the electrosurgery return circuit so that the return paths cannot be
made through monitoring electrodes and probes.
WARNING During defibrillation, keep the discharge paddles away from ECG and
other electrodes, as well as other conductive parts in contact with the patient.
Avoid contact with any accessories connected to the monitor’s left side panel.
WARNING To ensure patient safety, the conductive parts of the ECG electrodes
(including associated connectors) and other patient-applied parts should not
contact other conductive parts, including earth ground, at any time.
WARNING Do not operate this product in the presence of flammable
anesthetics or other flammable substance in combination with air,
oxygen-enriched environments, or nitrous oxide; explosion can result.
WARNING Electronic equipment that emits strong electromagnetic or radio
frequency signals can cause electrical interference with ECG monitor operation.
This interference may distort the displayed or recorded ECG signal, thereby
preventing accurate rhythm analysis. Avoid operating this device near equipment
of this type.
WARNING When using a power adapter with this monitor, be sure to connect
the power adapter to a three-wire, grounded, hospital-grade receptacle. Do not
under any circumstances attempt to remove the grounding conductor from the
power plug of the power adapter. Do not plug the power adapter into an
extension cord. If there is any doubt about the integrity of the protective earth
ground of the receptacle for the power adapter, do not plug in the power adapter;
operate the monitor only on battery power. Contact your biomedical engineering
department for assistance in identifying the proper power receptacle and making
appropriate power connections.
WARNING To help protect against electrical shock due to leakage current, use
only monitor ac power adapters recommended in Welch Allyn Products and
Accessories (810-0409-XX).
WARNING For best product performance and measurement accuracy, use only
accessories supplied by Welch Allyn or recommended in Welch Allyn Products
and Accessories. Use accessories according to your facility’s standards and the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Always refer to the manufacturer’s Directions
for Use. Use of accessories not recommended by Welch Allyn may result in
increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of
the equipment.