Data Critical Corporation AVTS1010 User Manual
AlarmView™ System User’s Guide
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Safety Information
System Warnings
Warnings alert you to potential serious outcomes (including death, injury,
or adverse events) to the patient or user.
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Patient Monitoring – The most reliable method of patient monitoring
combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of
monitoring equipment.
combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of
monitoring equipment.
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Secondary Patient Monitoring System – The bedside monitor and
central station make up the patient monitoring system. Patient alarm
conditions and notifications are primary functions of the patient
monitoring system. It is imperative that patient alarm conditions
be monitored at the primary monitor or central station. The
AlarmView System is not intended for use as the primary
source for patient alarm notification.
central station make up the patient monitoring system. Patient alarm
conditions and notifications are primary functions of the patient
monitoring system. It is imperative that patient alarm conditions
be monitored at the primary monitor or central station. The
AlarmView System is not intended for use as the primary
source for patient alarm notification.
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Explosion Hazard – Do not use AlarmView System in the presence
of flammable anesthetics, skin cleaning agents, disinfectants or
gases. Care must be taken when the device is used in oxygen-
enriched environments (where room air contains 25% or more
oxygen or nitrous oxide).
of flammable anesthetics, skin cleaning agents, disinfectants or
gases. Care must be taken when the device is used in oxygen-
enriched environments (where room air contains 25% or more
oxygen or nitrous oxide).
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Electrical Shock – To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
remove the cover of the AlarmView transmitter. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
remove the cover of the AlarmView transmitter. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
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Pacemaker Interference – The programmer may cause interference
with some pacemakers when used in close proximity. For patients
with pacemakers, do not use the AlarmView programmer near a
patient’s chest area or place the programmer on a patient’s chest.
with some pacemakers when used in close proximity. For patients
with pacemakers, do not use the AlarmView programmer near a
patient’s chest area or place the programmer on a patient’s chest.
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Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation Safety – The transmitter is
designed for use as a mobile device as defined by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Do not place the transmitter on
a patient’s or user’s body. Ensure that the transmitter is located at
least 20 cm from a patient or user’s body. Location of the transmitter
designed for use as a mobile device as defined by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Do not place the transmitter on
a patient’s or user’s body. Ensure that the transmitter is located at
least 20 cm from a patient or user’s body. Location of the transmitter
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