Water traps
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Water traps are recommended in both the inspiratory
and the expiratory lines during prolonged anaesthesia,
low-flow anaesthesia and when using humidified
breathing gas.
– Water traps must be fitted at the lowest point in the
hose and hang downwards.
– Check regularly and drain if necessary.
Observe hygiene regulations –
risk of infection!
The hose system remains sealed. The container must
be replaced securely!
»Tips on reducing condensation« on page 136.
Reserve gas cylinders (optional)
●
Open cylinder valves.
✔
Check and tick off:
●
Pressure indicator on O
2
cylinder exceeds 50 bar? –
Pressure indicator on N
2
O cylinder exceeds 30 bar? –
Replace cylinders if not.
●
Close cylinder valves!
Pipelinie gas supply
●
Have connectors been pressed right into the wall
sockets for O
2
, AIR and N
2
O (not in holding
position!)?
✔
Check and tick off:
2
Pointers of all three pressure indicators are in the
green range.
Gas delivery
3
Switch over to AIR.
4
Open O
2
and AIR delivery valves until more than
9 L/min are indicated!
5
Open N
2
O delivery valve completely.
✔
Check and tick off:
Does N
2
O measuring tube indicate 0?
3
Switch over to N
2
O.
✔
Check and tick off:
Does N
2
O measuring tube indicate more than 9 L/min?
Does AIR measuring tube indicate 0?
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Preparing for use
Checking readiness for operation with checklist
Water traps, Reserve gas cylinders
Pipelinie gas supply, Gas delivery
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