GE Logiq P5 User Manual

Safety Precautions
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Hazard Symbols
Icon Description
Potential hazards are indicated by the following icons:
Table 2-1: Potential Hazards
IconPotential HazardUsageSource
• Patient/user infection due to 
contaminated equipment.• Cleaning and care 
instructions
• Sheath and glove 
guidelinesISO 7000
No. 0659
• Electrical micro-shock to patient, e.g., 
ventricular• Probes
• ECG
• Connections to back 
panel
• Console, accessories or optional 
storage...

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Important Safety Considerations
The following topic headings (Patient Safety, and Equipment 
and Personnel Safety) are intended to make the equipment user 
aware of particular hazards associated with the use of this 
equipment and the extent to which injury can occur if 
precautions are not observed. Additional precautions may be 
provided throughout the manual. 
The equipment user is obligated to be familiar with these 
concerns and avoid...

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Patient Safety
Related Hazards
Patient
identificationAlways include proper identification with all patient data and 
verify the accuracy of the patients name or ID numbers when 
entering such data. Make sure correct patient ID is provided on 
all recorded data and hard copy prints. Identification errors could 
result in an incorrect diagnosis.
Diagnostic
informationEquipment malfunction or incorrect settings can result in...

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Mechanical
hazardsThe use of damaged probes or improper use and manipulation 
of intracavity probes can result in injury or increased risk of 
infection. Inspect probes often for sharp, pointed, or rough 
surface damage that could cause injury or tear protective 
barriers. Never use excessive force when manipulating 
intracavity probes. Become familiar with all instructions and 
precautions provided with special...

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TrainingIt is recommended that all users receive proper training in 
applications before performing them in a clinical setting. Please 
contact the local GE representative for training assistance.
ALARA training is provided by GE Application Specialists. The 
ALARA education program for the clinical end-user covers basic 
ultrasound principles, possible biological effects, the derivation 
and meaning...

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Equipment and Personnel Safety
Related Hazards 
WARNINGThis equipment contains dangerous voltages that are capable 
of serious injury or death.
If any defects are observed or malfunctions occur, stop 
operating the equipment and perform the proper action for the 
patient. Inform a qualified service person and contact a Service 
Representative for information.
There are no user serviceable components inside the console. 
Refer all servicing...

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CAUTIONDo not use this equipment if a safety problem is known to exist. 
Have the unit repaired and performance verified by qualified 
service personnel before returning to use.
Smoke &
Fire HazardThe system must be supplied from an adequately rated electrical circuit. The 
capacity of the supply circuit must be as specified, See ‘Before the system 
arrives’ for more information.
Biological
HazardFor...

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CAUTIONWhen you move the Control Panel up/down with the monitor, 
place BOTH hands on the Control Panel.  Touching other 
moving parts other than the Control Panel may cause personal 
injury.
CAUTIONNever put any device onto the monitor.
CAUTIONArchived data is managed at the individual sites. Performing 
data backup (to any device) is recommended.
CAUTIONDo not unpack the LOGIQ 5. This must be performed by...

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Device Labels
Label Icon Description
The following table describes the purpose and location of safety 
labels and other important information provided on the 
equipment.
Table 2-2: Label Icons 
Label/IconPurpose/MeaningLocation
Identification and Rating Plate • Manufacture’s name and address
• Date of manufacture
• Model and serial numbers
• Electrical ratings (Volts, Amps, 
phase, and frequency)See Figure 2-4 for location...

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“ON” indicates the power on position 
of the power switch.
CAUTION: This Power Switch DOES 
NOT ISOLATE Mains Supply.
“Standby” indicates the power standby 
position of the power switch.
CAUTION: This Power Switch DOES 
NOT ISOLATE Mains Supply.See Figure 3-11 for location 
information.
“Protective Earth” indicates the 
protective earth (grounding) terminal.Internal
“Equipotentiality” indicates the 
terminal to be used for connecting...