Safety Precautions - Konica Minolta PULSOX-2 Manual De Instrucciones

4.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points carefully and
adhere to them. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it
can be referred to anytime a question arises.
WARNING
(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in death or serious injury.)
• Do not use the instrument in places where flammable or combustible gases
(anesthetic gas etc.) are present. Doing so may cause a fire.
• Do not put the batteries on a fire, short-circuit them, heat them or disassemble
them. Doing so may cause explosion or heat generation, resulting in fire or
injury.
• This device is designed to measure the oxygen saturation level (SpO2) and
the pulse rate. It should not be used as a warning device to detect cessation
of breathing or irregular breathing during sleep.
CAUTION
(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury or damage to the instrument or other
property.)
• Do not use batteries other than those specified by KONICA MINOLTA SENSING.
When installing batteries in the instrument, make sure that they are correctly ori-
ented according to the (+) and (–) marks. For a model which use more than one
battery, do not mix new and old batteries, or mix batteries of different types. Failure
to adhere to these instructions may cause explosion of the batteries or leakage of
electrolyte, resulting in fire, injury or corrosion.
• Do not place the instrument on an unstable or sloping surface. Doing so may result
in its dropping or overturning, causing injury. Take care not to drop the instrument
when carrying it.
• Do not operate the instrument for long periods of time with a finger holder attached
to a patient. Low-temperature burn, redness or rash may result. If you feel pain or
itchiness, stop use of the instrument immediately and consult a doctor. A doctor
should also be consulted before using the instrument on infants, those with periph-
eral blood circulation problems or those with sensitive skins.
• If alkali fluid from the battery comes in contact with eyes, skin, or clothing, immedi-
ately wash the affected area and see a physician for treatment.
• Do not use wet batteries. do not use instrument if the battery compartment contains
water. Doing so may cause explosion or heat generation, resulting in fire or injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify the instrument. Doing so may cause a fire or electric
shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify this instrument: Otherwise, it may cause a fire or
electric shock.
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