Welch Allyn 6000 Series Connex Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 23)

WARNING When the monitor is not conected to a secondary alarm
system during continuous monitoring, check the monitor regularly to
receive patient data, alarms, and alerts.
WARNING Patient safety risk. The EarlySense system is not intended for
high-risk patients in coronary or respiratory distress who require continuous
monitoring of heart function or CO2. For these patients, the most reliable
method of patient monitoring involves close personal surveillance and/or
equipment suited to that type of monitoring.
CAUTION United States Federal law restricts this monitor to sale,
distribution, or use by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare
professional.
CAUTION Electromagnetic interference risk. The monitor complies with
applicable domestic and international standards for electromagnetic
interference. These standards are intended to minimize medical equipment
electromagnetic interference. Although this monitor is not expected to
present problems to other compliant equipment or be affected by other
compliant devices, interference issues still may occur. As a precaution,
avoid using the monitor in close proximity to other equipment. In the event
that equipment interference is observed, relocate the equipment as
necessary or consult manufacturer's directions for use.
CAUTION Use only a Class I (grounded) AC power supply cord for
powering this monitor.
CAUTION Do not use a long press of to power down the monitor
when it is functioning normally. You will lose patient data and configuration
settings.
CAUTION Never move the monitor or mobile stand by pulling on any of
the cords as this may cause the monitor to tip over or may damage the
cord. Never pull on the power cord when removing it from the power
outlet. When disconnecting the power cord, always grasp the attachment
plug and not the cord. Keep the cord away from liquids, heat, and sharp
edges. Replace the power cord if the strain relief or cord insulation is
damaged or begins to separate from the attachment plug.
CAUTION Use only the Welch Allyn USB client cable to connect a laptop
computer to the USB client port. Any laptop connected to the monitor must
be running on a battery, a 60601-1-compliant power supply, or a 60601-1-
compliant isolation transformer. While monitoring a patient, you can only
charge the laptop battery if it is connected to 60601-1-compliant, isolated
AC power.
CAUTION If the touchscreen is not responding properly, refer to the
troubleshooting section. If the problem cannot be resolved, discontinue use
of the monitor and contact an authorized Welch Allyn service center or
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION Verify patient identity on the monitor after manual or barcode
entry and before printing or transferring patient records.
CAUTION Keep the monitor outside of MRI suites and any areas marked
for high magnetic or electric field strength.
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