Philips V200 - Manual (Page 11)

REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 2-1
Chapter 2. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Throughout this manual the following definitions apply:
Additional Warnings, Cautions, and Notes pertaining to options and
accessories are included in the documentation for each option or accessory.
Refer to Chapter 13, “Options and Accessories”.
Summary of
Warnings, Cautions,
and Notes Warnings
• Patients on life-support equipment should be visually monitored
by competent medical personnel, since life-threatening
circumstances may arise that may not activate alarms. Heed all
appropriate alarms and follow the instructions and warnings in
this operator’s manual. Always check life-support equipment for
proper operation before use.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics. Possible
explosion hazard.
• One person alone should not attempt to lift the ventilator or
remove it from the shipping carton or the cart. At least two people
are required to avoid possible personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
• To reduce the chance of contamination or infection, always use an
inspiratory and expiratory filter when the ventilator is in operation.
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions and follow institutional
infection control guidelines when replacing the inspiratory and
expiratory filter.
• Do not use anti-static or conductive hoses or conductive patient
tubing.
• The expiratory filter housing may be hot if removed from the
ventilator immediately after use. Wait 15 minutes after turning off
WARNING: A condition that could cause injury to a patient or operator if the operating
instructions in this manual are not followed correctly.
CAUTION: A condition that could cause damage to, or shorten the service life of,
the Respironics V200 Ventilator.
NOTE: Important information concerning the construction or operation of the
Respironics V200 Ventilator.