Veterinary monitor user’s manual
Chapter 5-47
service personnel.
Do not position the sensor cables or tubing in any manner that may cause
entanglement or strangulation.
Reuse, disassembly, cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing the single patient use
cannula kits and on-airway adapters may compromise functionality and system
performance leading to a user or patient hazard. Performance is not guaranteed
if an item labeled as single patient use is reused.
Inspect the microstream on- airway adapters, microstream sampling kits and
CO2 airway adapters for damage prior to use. Do not use the microstream on-
airway adapters, microstream sampling kits and CO2 airway adapters if they
appear to be damaged or broken.
Replace the microstream on- airway adapters, microstream sampling kits and
CO2 airway adapters if excessive secretions are observed.
Monitor the CO2 waveform (Capnogram). If you see changes or abnormal
appearance check the airway adapters and the sampling line. Replace it if needed.
Do not operate the LoFlo Module when it is wet or has exterior condensation.
Do not apply excessive tension to any cable.
Do not use device on patients that can not tolerate the withdrawal of 50
ml/min±10 ml/min from the airway or patients that can not tolerate the added
dead space to the airway.
Do not connect the exhaust tube to the ventilator circuit.
Caution:
Use only accessories provided by manufacturer.
Do not sterilize or immerse the LoFlo Module in liquids.
Do not clean the LoFlo Module and accessories except as directed in this manual.
Remove the LoFlo sampling kit sample cell from the receptacle when not in use.
Do not stick appendage into sample receptacle.
Always insert sample cell before inserting the on-airway adapter into the
ventilated circuit
Always remove the on-airway adapter from the ventilated circuit before
removing the sample cell.
Note:
This product and its accessories are latex free.
After the life cycle of the LoFlo Module and its accessories have been met,
disposal should be accomplished following national and local requirements.