Datex-Ohmeda Aespire View, User'S Reference Manual

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8 Setup and Connections
M1132382
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WARNING Obey applicable safety precautions:
• Do not use the absorber with chloroform or
trichloroethylene.
• The Disposable Multi Absorber is a sealed unit which
should not be opened or refilled.
• The Disposable Multi Absorber cannot be disinfected
and is not autoclavable. Be aware that cross-
contamination is possible.
• Avoid skin or eye contact with the contents of the
absorber. In the event of skin or eye contact,
immediately rinse the affected area with water and
seek medical assistance.
• Do not change the absorber during ventilation unless
the EZchange canister system is installed.
• Change absorbent often to prevent the buildup of
non-metabolic gases when the system is not in use.
• Inspect absorbent color at the end of a case. During
non-use, absorbent can go back to the original color.
Refer to the absorbent labeling for more information
about color changes.
• If the absorbent completely dries out, it may give off
carbon monoxide (CO) when exposed to anesthetic
agents. For safety, replace the absorbent.
• Desiccated (dehydrated) absorbent material may
produce dangerous chemical reactions when exposed
to inhalation anesthetics. Adequate precautions
should be taken to ensure that absorbent does not dry
out. Turn off all gases when finished using the system.
The absorber canister is available in two versions:
•
Disposable Multi Absorber.
• Reusable Multi Absorber.
Both versions are removed and installed on the breathing system in
the same way.
Each canister holds 800 grams of loose absorbent. Datex-Ohmeda
recommends Medisorb
TM
absorbent.
Both absorber versions should only be used with mixtures of air,
oxygen, nitrous oxide, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane
and sevoflurane.