Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation Exercise ECG Module - User Manual - Manual (Page 71)

CardioPerfect Workstation
Exercise ECG Module - User Manual
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
When using the CardioPerfect Pro cardiograph, electromagnetic compatibility with
surrounding devices should be considered and evaluated. The CardioPerfect Pro cardiograph
complies with IEC 60601-1-2 limits for EMC.
12.2 General Safety and Precautions tips
Caution
Radio Frequency (RF) interference between the cardiograph and
any existing RF transmitting or receiving equipment at the
installation site, including electrosurgical equipment, in close
proximity to the cardiograph should be evaluated before the
equipment is operated as they may seriously degrade
performance.
The CardioPerfect Cardiograph is susceptible to interference from
RF energy sources (lowered RF immunity) which exceed the IEC
60601-1-2 limits, such as power line bursts, other medical devices,
cellular products, information technology equipment and
radio/television transmission.
To reduce EMC interference the cardiograph shall be separated
from the emitting source as much as possible. If assistance is
needed, call your local Welch Allyn service representative.
Artifact on the ECG caused by electromagnetic interference
should be evaluated by a physician or physician authorized
personnel to determine if it will negatively impact patient diagnosis
or treatment.
Like all electronic devices, this cardiograph is susceptible to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Electrostatic discharge typically
occurs when electrostatic energy is transferred to the patient, the
electrodes, or the cardiograph. ESD may result in ECG artifact that
may appear as narrow spikes on the cardiograph display or on the
printed report. When ESD occurs, the cardiograph‟s ECG
interpretation may be inconsistent with the physician‟s
interpretation.
Welch Allyn assumes no liability for failures resulting from RF
interference between Welch Allyn medical electronics and any
radio frequency generating equipment when these levels exceed
those established by applicable standards.
Patient and Operational Safety
The cardiograph isolates all connections to the patient from electrical ground and all other
conductive circuits in the cardiograph. This reduces the possibility of hazardous currents
passing from the cardiograph through the patient‟s heart to ground. To ensure the patient‟s
safety and your own please observe the following:
Any system components (e.g. treadmill, personal computer, ergo meter) that require to be
connected to an outlet socket shall use only grounded power cords (three-wire power cords
with grounded plugs). Also make sure the outlet accepts the plug and is grounded. Never
adapt a grounded plug to fit an ungrounded outlet by removing the ground prong or ground
clip.