User's Manual

Introduction Warnings, Precautions and Notes
iv 0070-10-0678-01 NetGuard™ Operating Instructions
Warnings
WARNING: Only qualified and trained personnel or Datascope Service
personnel should attempt to service Datascope equipment.
Service is defined as any activity requiring the cover to be
removed for internal adjustments, parts replacements,
repairs or software upgrades of any kind to insure
compatibility.
WARNING: To insure compatibility with the operating system and
applications software, use only Datascope Corp. supplied
and/or approved components to repair any part of the
NetGuard System
™
. Use of unauthorized software, devices,
accessories, or cables other than those approved by
Datascope may render the application unsuitable for
medical patient monitoring. It may also result in increased
electromagnetic emissions or decreased Immunity of the
system.
WARNING: Patient’s with fragile skin, dermal allergies, or a history of
skin reactions to adhesive tapes may show a dermatitis
reaction to the adhesive tape.
WARNING: To adequately display the software application, it is
important to maintain a minimum screen resolution of
1024x768.
WARNING: If any application terminal performance is degraded or
unresponsive, contact a Datascope Service Representative
immediately.
WARNING: Place the NetGuard device on the patient after admitting the
patient to the system. If the device is not placed on the
patient within 30 minutes of admission, the terminal will
display a technical message that the patient is not being
monitored.
WARNING: To avoid a possible choking hazard, do not place the
NetGuard device in the mouth.
WARNING: When a NetGuard device is in a Lost Communication state,
and a lethal System level alarm occurs, the device will
sound an audible notification but the terminal will not
provide any visual or audio notification.
WARNING: Some of the equipment on the NetGuard Network must
utilize the hospital emergency power system. Failure to do
so will result in loss of monitoring during extended periods
of power failure. The back-up power time period, for the
NetGuard Network, is limited.
WARNING: Changes to the NetGuard server configuration and terminal
software should not be performed without the guidance of
a qualified Datascope Service Representative.
WARNING: To ensure continuous patient monitoring, discard the
reusable section of the NetGuard device when the Low
Battery message is displayed at the terminal.
WARNING: Do not use the NetGuard device in an explosive atmosphere
or in the presence of flammable anesthetics or gases.