Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi - User Manual - Manual (Page 14)

4 Introduction Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi
Warnings and Cautions
Familiarize all operating personnel with the general safety information in this summary.
Specific warnings and cautions are also found throughout this manual.
General Warnings
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice, which if not
corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
These warnings pertain to the entire Spot Vital Signs LXi device.
WARNING The information in this manual is a comprehensive guide to the operation of
Spot LXi. For best results, read this manual thoroughly before using the device.
WARNING Spot LXi is designed for medical clinician use. Although this manual may
illustrate medical spot-check techniques, only a trained clinician who knows how to take
and interpret a patient’s vital signs should use this device.
WARNING Spot LXi is not intended for use in environments that are without health care
practitioner supervision.
WARNING Spot LXi is not intended for continuous monitoring. Do not leave the device
unattended while taking measurements on a patient.
WARNING To ensure data integrity, save readings and clear the Spot LXi display
between patients.
WARNING The Spot LXi is not defibrillator proof.
WARNING Spot LXi is not intended for use during patient transport.
WARNING This device is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide. An explosion may result.
WARNING To ensure patient safety, use only accessories and supplies (i.e., cuffs, hoses,
temperature probes, SpO
2
sensors, etc.) recommended for or supplied with Spot LXi.
Using unapproved accessories with Spot LXi can affect patient and/or operator safety.
WARNING Take care to prevent water or other fluid from entering any connectors on the
device. Should this occur, dry the connectors with warm air. Check the accuracy of all
operating functions.
WARNING Every three months, inspect the blood pressure cuff, SpO
2
cable, and other
accessories for fraying or other damage. Replace as necessary.
WARNING Do not use Spot LXi on patients who are on heart/lung machines.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. There are no user-serviceable parts inside Spot LXi other
than battery replacement (see “Battery Replacement” on page 61). An operator may only
perform maintenance procedures specifically described in this manual. For service, refer
the device to an Authorized Service Center.
WARNING This device is not intended for hand-held use during operation.