Welch Allyn Connex Integrated Wall System - User Manual - Manual (Page 15)

About warnings and cautions
Warning and caution statements can appear on the monitor, on the packaging, on the shipping
container, or in this document.
The monitor is safe for patients and clinicians when used in accordance with the instructions and
the warning and caution statements presented in this manual.
Before using the monitor, familiarize yourself with the sections of this directions for use that
pertain to your use of the monitor.
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Failure to understand and observe any warning statement in this manual could lead to patient
injury, illness, or death.
• Failure to understand and observe any caution statement in this manual could lead to damage
to the equipment or other property, or loss of patient data.
General warnings and cautions
WARNING Many environmental variables, including patient physiology and
clinical application, can affect the accuracy and performance of the monitor. The
clinician must verify all vital signs information before treating the patient. If there is
any question about the accuracy of a measurement, verify the measurement using
another clinically accepted method.
WARNING Alarm limits are patient- or facility-specific. The clinician must set or
verify alarm limits appropriate for each patient. Each time the monitor is powered
on, you must check that the alarm settings are appropriate for your patient before
you start monitoring.
WARNING Use only Welch Allyn approved accessories, and use them according
to the manufacturer’s directions for use. Using unapproved accessories with the
monitor can affect patient and operator safety and can compromise product
performance and accuracy.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not connect more than one patient
to a monitor.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Dust and particle ingress can affect the
accuracy of blood pressure measurements. Use the monitor in clean environments
to ensure measurement accuracy. If you notice dust or lint build-up on the monitor's
vent openings, have the monitor inspected and cleaned by a qualified service
technician.
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