ZOLL M Series Defibrillator Rev G NIBP - Manual (Page 3)

Preface
ZOLL M Series Operator’s Guide - Option Insert v
Preface
How Do I Use This Manual?
This manual insert describes the set up and use of the M Series
®
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure option.
If you already know how to use the M Series unit, start by reading the "Safety Summary", "Indications
for Use" and ‘Introduction” on page 1 sections of this insert. Familiarize yourself with all the
procedures in this insert before you use the NIBP option. Consult the ‘Troubleshooting” on page 21
section if the M Series unit fails to operate as expected.
If you do not know how to use the M Series unit, see the M Series Operator’s Guide and the relevant
inserts. Thoroughly read the Safety Considerations and Warnings sections in both the M Series
Operator’s Guide and the relevant inserts before operating your M Series product.
Place this insert in the three-ring binder along with the M Series Operator’s Guide and all other option
inserts.
SunTech CE Contact
All cuff, hose and NIBP questions with regards to the Declaration of Conformity with European
Union Directives should be directed to the authorized representative for SunTech:
SunTech Medical Instruments Ltd.
Oakfield Industrial Estate
Stantom Harcourt Road
Eynsham, Witney
OX8 ITS
UK
Safety Summary
The following section summarizes the warnings, cautions and other safety information related to the
NIBP option. Additional warnings and cautions are in the text of this insert. Read this section
thoroughly before operating the NIBP Option.
General NIBP
Safety • Read the M Series Operator’s Guide and this manual insert before use.
• Ensure that the M Series NIBP option is operated by qualified personnel only.
• Consult a physician for the proper interpretation of pressure measurements.
• Do not use the NIBP option on newborns or infants whose upper arm circumference is less than
13 cm unless the unit is an M Series CCT unit.
• Do not use on patients known to be susceptible to bruising.
• Use caution when using on elderly hypertensive patients, as such patients may be more susceptible
to bruising.
• Do not use in the presence of oxygen-rich atmospheres, flammable anesthetics or other flammable
agents (such as gasoline). Do not use near the site of a gasoline spill. Explosion may result.
• Route patient cabling and hoses carefully to avoid patient entanglement, strangulation or
compression of hose.