
Instructions for use Fabius plus SW 3.n
95
Operation
Replacing the soda lime
Soda lime changes color if no more CO
2
can be
absorbed. When 2/3 of the soda lime has changed
color, the soda lime must be replaced.
Dräger recommends the use of
Drägersorb 800 Plus or Drägersorb FREE.
Drägersorb 800 Plus and Drägersorb FREE
change color from white to violet.
For instructions for replacing the CO
2
absorber,
see chapter ''Mounting the CO
2
absorber to the
compact breathing system'' on page 62.
WARNING
Risk due to soda lime drying out
The soda lime loses moisture. If the moisture
falls below the minimum moisture, the
following adverse reactions occur
independent of the type of soda lime and
inhalational anesthetic used: Decreased CO
2
absorption, increased generation of heat in
the CO
2
absorber resulting in increased
breathing gas temperature, formation of CO,
absorption and/or degradation of the
inhalational anesthetics.
– Do not use unnecessarily high fresh-gas
flows.
– Only use the supplemental O
2
delivery if
necessary.
– Do not leave the flow control valves open
unnecessarily long.
CAUTION
Risk of chemical burns
Soda lime is caustic and is a strong irritant for
eyes, skin, and airway. If soda lime has escaped,
e g., from damage of the disposable CO
2
absorber:
– Do not inhale or swallow lime dust.
– Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
face protection.
– In case of contact with the eyes, immediately
rinse with water thoroughly and immediately
see a doctor.
– In case of skin contact, immediately wash the
skin.
NOTE
Follow the respective instructions for use for
Drägersorb 800 Plus or Drägersorb FREE.