GIMA SpA
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Always check the dispersive plate whenever the electrosurgical unit fails to produce the desired effect. Reason for a low
output power level, or for an uncorrect functioning of the electrosurgical unit when arranged for a normal output, may be lack
of connection of the dispersive plate or its imperfect placement.
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The use of flammable anesthetics, of oxygen and of nitrogen protoxyde should be avoid in the case of operation at the head or
at chest level except the possibility of evacuating gas.
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Flammable materials used to clean, or to disinfect, should be let to evaporate before the use of the electrosurgical unit.
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There is risk of stagnation of flammable solutions under the patient or in body cavities as the umbilicus and the vagina. The
fluid which deposits in these areas should be removed before the equipment use. The danger of endogenous gas ignition has to
be considered.
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Some materials like cotton wool or gauze, when saturated with oxygen, may burst into flames because of the sparks produced
by the equipment in the normal use.
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There is a risk for the patients fitted with heart pace-maker, or other stimulation electrode: an interference may occur with the
stimulator signal or the stimulator itself can be damaged. Please refer to the cardiologic department when in doubt.
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The use of electrosurgery is not recommended in patients:
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with serious unbalance of arterial pressure
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with serious illness of the nervous system
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with serious renal insufficiencies
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in state of pregnancy
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Inadvertent stimulation of a patient's muscle and nerves can be caused by low frequency currents originating in electric sparks
between the electrode and the tissue of the patient. Should neuromuscular stimulation occur stop the surgery and check all the
connections to the generator. If this does not solve the problem the generator must be inspected by qualified service personnel.
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The electrosurgical equipment does emit unnoticed radiation of high frequency energy that may effect other medical
equipments, unrelated electronics, telecommunications, navigational systems.
2.2 INSTALLATION
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The electric safety of DIATERMO 106 is insured only when the same is correctly connected to an efficient net linked to the
earth in conformity with the actual safety requirements. It is neccessary to verify this fundamental safety requisite and, in case
of doubt, to require an accurate control of the plant from part of qualified personnel. The manufacturer cannot be considered
responsible for possible damages caused from the lack of efficient connection to earth of the installation. Operation without a
protective earth connection is forbidden.
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Before connect the equipment ascertain that the required voltage (showed on the rear panel) corresponds to the available
mains. The fuse holder is installed on the mains input connector module.
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In case of incompatibility between the available wall socket and the feeding cable of the equipment, replace only with legally
approved connectors and accessory items. The use of adapters, multiple connections or cable extensions are not advised.
Manuale d'Istruzione / Instruction's Manual / Manual de Instrucciones
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DIATERMO 106
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