ZOLL Propaq M Rev B - Manual (Page 23)

Cautions
9650-0803-01 Rev. B Propaq M Operator’s Guide 1-15
Excessive body hair or wet, diaphoretic skin can inhibit electrode coupling to the skin. Clip
excess hair and dry any moisture from the area where an electrode is to be attached.
Carefully route the patient cables away from the patient’s neck to reduce the possibility of
patient entanglement or strangulation.
To avoid electrosurgery burns at monitoring sites, ensure proper connection of the
electrosurgery return circuit so that a return path cannot be made through monitoring electrodes
or probes.
During electrosurgery, observe the following guidelines to minimize electrosurgery unit (ESU)
interference and provide maximum operator and patient safety:
• Keep all patient monitoring cables away from earth ground, ESU knives, and ESU return
wires.
• Use electrosurgical grounding pads with the largest practical contact area.
Always ensure proper application of the electrosurgical return electrode to the patient.
Check electrical leakage levels before use. Leakage current might be excessive if more than one
monitor or other piece of equipment is connected to the patient.
Cautions
If the unit is to be stored longer than 90 days, remove the battery pack.
Do not sterilize the monitor, or its accessories unless the accessories are labelled as sterilizable.
Do not immerse any part of the monitor in water.
Do not use the monitor if excessive condensation is visible on the device. Wipe only the outside
with a damp cloth.
Do not use ketones (such as acetone or MEK) on the monitor.
Avoid using abrasives (including paper towels) on the display window.
To achieve the specified level of protection against spilled or splashed liquids, thoroughly dry
all exposed surfaces of this device prior to operation or connections to auxiliary power.
If liquids enter the device connectors, remove all liquid from the connectors and allow the
device to dry thoroughly prior to use.
Grounding reliability can be achieved only when the equipment is connected to a receptacle
marked “HOSPITAL ONLY,” “HOSPITAL GRADE,” or equivalent. If the grounding integrity
of the line cord or ac receptacle is questionable, operate the monitor using battery power only.
Do not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
For accurate ECG information, and to protect against noise and other interference, use only
internal current-limiting ECG cables specified or supplied by ZOLL.
For continued safety and EMI performance, use only the line cord supplied by ZOLL.
Electrical installation of the room or the building in which the monitor is to be used must
comply with regulations specified by the country in which the equipment is to be used.
Dispose of battery packs in accordance with national, regional and local regulations. Battery
packs should be shipped to a reclamation facility for recovery of metal and plastic compounds
as the proper method of waste management.