User's Manual

Propaq CS Directions for Use 9
General
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General Warnings and Cautions
Familiarize yourself with all warnings and cautions before using the Propaq CS monitor. In addition
to the following, other warnings and cautions appear throughout this manual.
Warning
Safe interconnection between the Propaq CS monitor and other devices must comply with applicable medical
systems safety standards such as IEC 601-1-1.
Within certain governmental jurisdictions, all interconnected accessory equipment must be labeled by an
approved testing laboratory. After interconnection with accessory equipment, risk (leakage) current and grounding
requirements must be maintained.
Before you use a Propaq CS monitor on a new patient, always turn off the monitor for a few seconds, then turn
it on again. This clears the prior patient’s trend values, alarm limit settings, and NIBP cuff inflation target.
Always check the patient mode when monitoring a new patient. The patient mode determines default alarm
limits, maximum cuff inflation pressure, and internal algorithm settings.
The monitor may not meet its performance specifications if stored or used outside the specified temperature
and humidity ranges.
Place the Propaq CS monitor and accessories in locations where they cannot harm the patient if they fall from
their shelf or mount.
Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor. Do not connect more than one monitor to a patient.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do not operate this product in the presence of flammable anesthetics; explosion can result.
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.
To help protect against electrical shock due to leakage current, use only monitor ac power adapters
recommended in the Protocol Systems Products and Accessories booklet (P/N 810-0409-XX).
For best product performance and measurement accuracy, use only accessories supplied by Protocol
Systems or recommended in the Protocol Systems Products and Accessories booklet. Use accessories according to
your facility’s standards and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Always refer to the manufacturer’s Directions for
Use.
If a product has been dropped or severely abused, send it to a qualified service person to confirm proper
operation and acceptable risk (leakage) current values.
Some or all NIBP safety functions are disabled in the NIBP TEST screen in the Service Menu. Do not attempt to
conduct NIBP TEST when the cuff is attached to a patient.
Do not use the Propaq CS monitor in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite or a hyperbaric chamber.
Such use can cause fire or explosion resulting in patient injury and monitor damage.
Impedance pneumography and CO
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monitoring may not operate properly when used in conjunction with
high-frequency jet ventilation or high-frequency oscillatory ventilation.