User's Manual Part 2

6 Introduction Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor
WARNING During defibrillation, keep discharge paddles away from the monitor
ECG lead wires, electrodes, any other monitor sensors, and other conductive
parts in contact with the patient.
WARNING Do not operate this product in the presence of flammable
anaesthetics or other flammable substances in combination with air or
oxygen-enriched environments. Failure to observe this warning can result in an
explosion.
WARNING Do not use the monitor in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
suite or a hyperbaric chamber. Such use can cause fire or explosion resulting in
patient injury and monitor damage.
WARNING Do not operate this monitor near equipment that emits strong
electromagnetic or radio-frequency signals. Electronic equipment of this type can
cause electrical interference with monitor operation, which can distort the ECG
signal and prevent accurate rhythm analysis.
WARNING To comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF
exposure requirements and to avoid exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation,
always use the monitor in accordance with the operating conditions and
instructions provided in this manual.
WARNING Pacemaker signals can differ from one pacemaker to the next. The
Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) cautions that “in
some devices, rate meters may continue to count the pacemaker rate during
occurrences of cardiac arrest or some arrhythmias. Do not rely entirely upon rate
meter alarms. All pacemaker patients should be kept under close or constant
observation.” See “Pacer pulse rejection” on page 165 for disclosure of the
pacemaker pulse rejection capability of this instrument.
WARNING Use only accessories supplied by Welch Allyn or recommended in
the Welch Allyn Products and Accessories guide (810-0409-XX). Use of any other
accessories can result in inaccurate patient data and damage to the equipment.
Always use accessories according to facility standards and the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING Use only ECG cables supplied or specified by Welch Allyn. Use of
any other ECG cables can negate defibrillator protection and can create a risk of
patient injury due to shock.