ZOLL M Series CCT Defibrillator Rev C - Manual (Page 5)

ZOLL M Series Temperature v
Preface
How Do I Use This Manual?
This manual insert describes the set up and use of the M Series Temperature option. If you already know
how to use the M Series, start by reading the Safety Summary, Indications for Use and Introduction
sections of this insert. Familiarize yourself with all the procedures in this insert before you use the
Temperature option. Consult the Troubleshooting section if the M Series fails to operate as expected.
If you do not know how to use the M Series, see the M Series Operator’s Guide and the relevant inserts.
Thoroughly read the safety considerations and warnings sections in both the M Series Operator’s Guide
and the relevant inserts before operating your M Series product.
Place this insert in the three-ring binder along with the M Series Operator’s Guide and all other option
inserts.
Safety Summary
The following is a short summary of warnings, cautions and other safety information related to the
Temperature option. Additional warnings and cautions are in the text of this insert. Read this section
thoroughly before operating the Temperature option.
• Read the M Series Operator’s Guide and this manual insert before use.
• The M Series Temperature option is to be operated by qualified personnel only.
• Consult a physician for the proper interpretation of temperature measurements.
• Do not use in the presence of oxygen-rich atmospheres, flammable anesthetics or other flammable
agents (such as gasoline). Do not use near the site of a gasoline spill. Explosion may result.
• The use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified in this manual, with the
exception of transducers and cables sold by ZOLL as replacement parts for internal components,
may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the M Series.
• Route patient cabling carefully to avoid patient entanglement or strangulation.
• Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment connected to the patient during defibrillation. A
severe shock to the operator can result.
• Do not allow exposed portions of the patient’s body to come in contact with metal objects, such as
a bed frame during defibrillation. Unwanted electrical pathways can result.
• Avoid electrosurgery burns at monitoring sites by ensuring proper connection of the electrosurgery
return circuit to ground. If improperly connected, some electrosurgery units allow other return
paths to earth ground, even through fully isolated patient circuits in equipment operating from ac
mains. If necessary, operate the monitor on battery power only to prevent a return to earth ground
through the monitor.
• If an alarm occurs while the alarms are suspended, audio alarms do not sound, only visual alarms
display.
• If the accuracy of measurements is suspect, first check the patient's vital signs by alternate means.
Then check the cabling and M Series Temperature option for proper functioning.
• Do not immerse the M Series device, batteries, or cables in water, solvents, or cleaning solutions.
• Do not sterilize equipment except reusable sensors which may be sterilized per the manufacturer’s
instructions.