Ambu
®
aScope
™
2 - Quick Guide for PDT
4. Preparation for use
The aScope Monitor can be placed on a flat surface or secured to an
I.V. pole using the bracket supplied. The bracket also has a hook that
facilitates easy, accessible storage of the Ambu
®
aScope™ 2 via the
hole in the top of the aScope 2 pouch.
Most users find the default contrast and brightness settings to be
optimal but these can be adjusted if required.
Consider dimming the room lights to see the image from the
aScope 2 more clearly.
Check the battery indicator on the aScope Monitor.
If the time remaining is not sufficient for the procedure –
charge the monitor by plugging it into the mains.
5. Monitoring with the aScope™ 2 during the PDT
Insert the aScope 2 into the ET tube and advance until you reach the tip of the ET tube.
Keep the cord of the aScope 2 as straight as possible by holding the handle of the aScope 2
high. This increases the range of movement of the tip and allows you more control.
Advance the aScope 2 slowly, allowing the light of the camera to re-adjust at each stage.
Advancement needs to be slower than that of traditional reusable scopes.
The aScope 2 will allow the operator to see and verify the accurate placement of the
guidewire prior to the tracheal dilatation as well as the placement of the needle.
When the tip comes into contact with secretions the image may blur or bubble.
If this happens try using the flick method (flick the bending control lever up or down
allowing it to return to a neutral position afterwards) to clear the lens. If this
doesn’t work try dabbing the camera tip on an internal mucosal wall to clear the image.
If the above fails, remove the aScope 2, rub the lens clean with either gauze or an alcohol
swap. Do not be afraid to exert a little pressure when doing this. Proceed as above.
6. Control the placement of the
Tracheostomy Tube
When the tracheostomy tube is in place, the aScope 2 can be
used to control the placement of the tube
Check the placement from above the tube before removing
the aScope 2 from the mouth or nose of the patient.
Check the placement by advancing the aScope 2 through
the tracheostomy tube.
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