Chapter 1: Introduction
KEYWORD
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Warnings
• Do not use this device in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
• Do not use this device in the presence of
magnetic resonance imaging (MR or MRI)
equipment.
• This device must be used in conjunction with
clinical signs and symptoms. This device is
only intended to be an adjunct in patient
assessment.
• Prolonged use or the patient's condition
may require changing the application site
periodically. Change application site and check
skin integrity, circulatory status, and correct
alignment at least every 30 minutes.
• Operation of this device may be
adversely affected in the presence of
strong electromagnetic sources, such as
electrosurgery equipment.
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DEFINITION
Tells you about something that could
hurt the patient or hurt the operator
Tells you something that could damage
the monitor
Tells you other important information
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