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6 Chapter 1 General information Welch Allyn Micropaq Monitor
It is possible for the monitor to detect a problem that prevents the monitor from operating
properly. If this occurs, the monitor displays an error message and error number. Report
such errors to Welch Allyn. The monitor should be serviced only by a Welch Allyn service
technician while under warranty. Contact Welch Allyn for information about post-warranty
period service.
WARNING For patients with a pacemaker, position the monitor to maintain a
minimum 6-inch distance between the monitor and pacemaker. Immediately
turn the monitor off and provide appropriate patient care if you have any reason
to suspect that the monitor is interfering with the pacemaker. The Health
Industry Manufacturers Association recommends this minimum 6-inch distance
between a hand-held wireless radio and a pacemaker, which is consistent with
the independent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology
Research.
WARNING Make frequent electrical and visual checks on cables, sensors, and
electrode wires. All cables, sensors, and electrode wires must be inspected and
properly maintained and in proper working order to allow the equipment to
function properly and protect patient safety.
WARNING Avoid electrosurgery burns at monitoring sites by ensuring proper
connection of the electrosurgery return circuit so that the return paths cannot be
made through monitoring electrodes and probes.
WARNING Use of ECG and SpO
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cables not specified by Welch Allyn may
negate defibrillator protection and risk patient injury.
WARNING Use of Masimo LNOP
®
sensors/cables will not provide protection
in accordance with IEC defibrillation standards when used with this device.
WARNING To ensure patient safety, the conductive parts of the ECG
electrodes (including associated connectors) and other patient-applied parts
should not contact other conductive parts, including earth ground, at any time.
WARNING Use only accessories supplied by Welch Allyn or recommended in
the Welch Allyn Products and Accessories booklet (810-0409-XX). The monitor
will only meet the listed specifications when using accessories listed by Welch
Allyn. Use accessories according to your facility’s standards and the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Always refer to the manufacturer’s Directions
for Use.
WARNING As with all medical equipment, carefully route the patient cabling to
reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation. Use the supplied
garment clips to secure the cable properly.
WARNING When positioning the monitor pouch on the patient, make sure the
straps do not entangle the patient’s neck or cause choking. Make sure the straps
do not restrict the movement of the patient’s limbs or create a hazard when
walking or moving.
WARNING If a product has been dropped or severely abused, send it to a
qualified service person to confirm proper operation.
WARNING Do not use the pulse oximeter as a replacement or substitute for
ECG-based arrhythmia analysis.
Caution Do not autoclave the monitor. Autoclave accessories only if the
manufacturer’s instructions clearly approve it. Many accessories can be severely
damaged by autoclaving.