Draeger Medical, Inc.
Narkomed GS Operator’s Instruction Manual
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Daily Checkout Procedure
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21. * Make sure the absorber canisters are filled with CO
2
absorbent.
Consult the absorbent manufacturer's literature for information on
what signs to expect when the absorbent is exhausted. Replace the
absorbent when it appears exhausted. Make sure that the color change
represents the absorbent's true state of depletion and is not due to
regeneration after a rest period. Flushing the anesthesia machine
continuously with 100% oxygen for at least one minute before the first
case of the day is recommended.
Remove accumulated absorbent dust and water from the absorber dust
cup.
WARNING:
Absorbent is caustic and is a strong eye, skin, and
respiratory tract irritant. When emptying the absorber dust
cup, take care not to spill its caustic contents.
NOTE:
When changing the CO
2
absorbent, take care not to chip or
crack the absorbent canister. Check the canister for signs of
damage, especially along the rim, before reinstallation.
22. Close all vaporizers and flow control valves. Check for free gas passage
in the patient breathing system. Wear a surgical mask to inhale and
exhale through the breathing system (each limb individually, if
possible). Verify the unidirectional flow in each limb and then
reconnect the tubing.
APL Valve
23. * Check the APL valve to be sure it can relieve excess gas from the
breathing system into the scavenger system.
To check the APL valve's flow resistance:
a. Set the manual/automatic selector valve to
BAG
.
b. Remove the bag from the swivel arm bag mount.
c.
Interconnect the inspiratory valve and the expiratory hose terminal
on the ultrasonic flow sensor with a 22 mm hose.
d. Completely open the APL valve by turning the control knob fully
counterclockwise to its stop position.
e. Turn the
SYSTEM POWER
switch to
ON
.
f.
Open the oxygen flow control valve to a flow of 8 l/min.
g. Occlude the bag mount opening and watch for a pressure increase
on the breathing system pressure gauge. This pressure increase
must not exceed 3 cm H
2
O.
Breathing
System Leak
Test
24. Perform a breathing and fresh gas delivery system pressure test. This
test detects leaks from the patient breathing system and fresh gas
delivery system.
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