Ambu PEEP 20, Instructions For Use Manual

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1.7. Warnings and cautions
Failure to observe these precautions may
result in inefficient PEEP and oxygenation of
the patient or damage to the equipment.
WARNINGS
1. Do not use the Ambu Disposable
PEEP 20 Valve for more than 72
accumulated hours over a maximum
time span of 1 week in order to avoid
the risk of infection.
2. Always visually inspect the product
after unpacking, assembly and prior
to use as defects and foreign matter
can lead to no or reduced PEEP during
ventilation of the patient.
3. For single patient use only.
Use on other patients can cause
cross infection.
4. Only to be used by intended users who
are familiar with the content of this
manual, as incorrect use might harm
the patient.
5. Do not reuse the Ambu Disposable
PEEP 20 Valve if visible moisture or
residues are left inside the device in
order to avoid the risk of infection
and malfunction.
6. Do not use the product if
contaminated by external sources
as this can cause infection.
7. Always use the Ambu Disposable PEEP
20 Valve with a manometer as the
manometer ensures correct adjustment
of PEEP during ventilation. Too high or
low PEEP during ventilation may cause
barotrauma and hypoxia, respectively.
8. Do not use the product in patients
with unilateral (one-sided) lung
disease, bronchopleural fistulae or
similar conditions unless a medical
assessment indicates the necessity,
as this can lead to hyperinflation of
the lung tissue reducing healing of
injured site.