Page 33 / 38
Use a breathing hose system with water traps that is as long as possible
For Clic-absorber, replace it earlier than usually (at least, if 2/3 of its content has turned
purple)
Use reusable CO
2
–absorber, fill only half of the specified content; in this case change the
soda lime if it completely changed its color to purple or inspiratory CO2 is detected;
WARNING: Check the soda lime consumption regularly
Remove breathing bag (including the hose between the breathing bag and the breathing
system or the flexible breathing bag arm) from the breathing system; WARNING: Monitor
the FiO2 concentration closely, as the concentration may decrease due to dilution with
ambient air; set the FiO2
alarm limit accordingly
6
No fresh soda lime available
If possible: Ventilate patients with a foreseeable high CO2 production with an ICU ventilator. Anesthesia
devices should rather be used for patients with an expected normal or lower CO2 production.
Set the alarm limit for inspiratory CO
2
(for fresh gas flows <150% of the minute volume,
inspiratory CO
2
is hardly avoidable, therefore observe the measured value permanently)
Do not use volatile anesthetic agents. Without volatile agents you avoid the formation of toxic
substances (e.g. Compound A) when the CO
2
-absorber has dried out; always use IV medication
Summary of Contents for Perseus A500
Page 34: ...Page 34 38 6 1 Decision tree ...
Page 37: ...Page 37 38 10 1 Decision tree ...
