Erbe VIO 300 D, User Manual

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1 • Safety Instructions
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WARNING
Connection of unit / equipment cart and power supply dur-
ing cleaning and disinfection
Risk of electric shock to the medical personnel!
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Switch off the device. Unplug the power cord of the device/
equipment cart.
Fire / explosion
In electrosurgery electric sparks and arcs occur at the instrument. Flammable gases,
vapors, and liquids can be set alight or caused to explode.
DANGER
Flammable anesthetics
Risk of explosion to the patient and medical personnel! Risk of dam-
age to property.
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Do not use flammable anesthetics when an operation is being
performed on the head or thorax.
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If use is unavoidable, you must extract the anesthetics before
performing electrosurgery.
DANGER
Flammable endogenous gases in the gastrointestinal tract
Risk of explosion to the patient!
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Extract the gases before performing electrosurgery or irrigate
with CO
2
.
DANGER
Combustion-supporting gases, e.g. oxygen, nitrous oxide
The gases can accumulate in materials like cotton wool or gauze.
The materials become highly flammable.
Risk of fire to the patient and medical personnel! Risk of damage to
property.
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Do not use combustion-supporting gases when an operation is
being performed on the head or thorax.
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If use is unavoidable, you must extract the combustion-support-
ing gases before performing electrosurgery.
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Remove any jeopardized (e.g. cotton wool or gauze) materials
before performing electrosurgery.
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Check the oxygen-carrying tubes and connections for leaks.
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Check the endotracheal tubes and their cuffs for leaks.
WARNING
Active or hot instruments in contact with combustible mate-
rials
Materials like gauze, swabs, and cloths can catch fire.
Risk of fire to the patient and medical personnel! Risk of damage to
property.