Welch Allyn ABPM 6100 - Manual (Page 7)

ABPM 6100 Hardware Manual
DIR 80012720 Ver. B 7 / 30
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
The following warnings apply to the ABPM 6100 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors:
Warning
DO NOT use the ABPM 6100 monitor in the presence of flammable
anaesthetics due to risk of explosion.
DO NOT immerse the ABPM 6100 monitor in any fluid, place any
fluid on the monitor, or attempt to clean either monitor with liquid
detergents or cleaning agents. If any of these instances occurs,
return the unit to an authorized Welch Allyn Service Center. The
ABPM 6100 may be cleaned with a damp cloth only.
DO NOT remove the ABPM 6100 covers. Neither unit contains any
serviceable parts.
DO NOT use the monitor if it has failed any diagnostic self-test.
DO NOT use the unit if it displays a pressure greater than zero
when no cuff is attached. This could lead to inaccurate
measurements.
DO NOT attach the cuff to a limb being used for intravenous
infusions. This may cause the infusion to be blocked and cause the
patient harm.
DO NOT substitute any component for those supplied by Welch
Allyn.
DO NOT attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs should be
performed only by authorized Welch Allyn Service Centers
DO NOT attach the cuff to a patient while the PC Serial Connector
is attached to the unit.
Caution
The ABPM 6100 monitors are not intended for use on pregnant
women or neonates.
The ABPM 6100 units may not yield accurate blood pressure
measurements for patients experiencing moderate to severe
arrhythmias.
Check to ensure that the operation of the unit does not result in
prolonged impairment of the patient’s circulation. Instruct the patient
to manually remove the cuff if it fails to deflate within three minutes.
Avoid compression or restriction of pressure tubes.
The ABPM 6100 is defibrillator protected. The ABPM 6100 has no
specific precautions during defibrillation, and defibrillation has no
effect on the ABPM 6100 monitor.