Safety Concerns; Introduction; Safe Operating Practices; Operator Safety - Philips CARDIOMD Service Manual

Safety Concerns

1.1 Safety Concerns
This chapter contains important information concerning potential hazards and general safety
precautions. The meaning of the safety instructions is to draw attention to potential hazards that
will or may occur if instructions are ignored. These hazards may lead to accidents or serious injury
to the patient, operator or service personal.

2.1 Introduction

The CardioMD System incorporates many safety features to protect the patient and the operator.
However, as with all medical devices of this nature, safe use of the system relies on the knowledge
and judgment of medical professionals.

3.1 Safe Operating Practices

1.3.1

Operator Safety

Do not attempt to operate the system until you fully understand the safety considerations and
procedures presented in this manual.
To avoid the possibility of getting pinched, keep hands and arms clear of the detector head during
positioning and operation.
1.3.2

Equipment Safety

Do not attempt to operate the system if any of the Emergency Stop buttons described in this
manual are not functioning properly.
High voltage and mechanical hazards may be encountered when covers are removed.
Always inspect the system for hazardous conditions or equipment malfunction prior to operation.
Watch out for abnormal or inconsistent camera control operation, such as intermittent pushbutton
operation or interlock switch failure.
Always make sure that collimators are installed securely.
Confirm that the movement paths of the detectors are clear before performing SPECT
acquisitions, manually moving the detectors or initiating preprogrammed setups.
1.3.3

IEC Symbols Used

The following symbols are used on the system and in this manual:
CAUTION
RADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL
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Alternating current
WARNING. Indicates where not following the procedure exactly as
described may be dangerous and possibly cause bodily injury or death.
Please consult accompanying documents for detailed instructions before
proceeding.
RADIATION. Indicates where not following the procedure exactly as
described may lead to exposure to radiation and possibly cause bodily injury
or death. Please consult accompanying documents for detailed instructions
before proceeding
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