standard endotracheal tubes. The most
common are laryngospasm; vocal cord
paralysis; injuries to lips, gums, tongue,
teeth; and aspiration of gastric contents.
Consult scientific literature for specific
adverse reaction information.
Adverse events associated with use of
standard endotracheal tubes, are fracture
or dislocation of the cervical spine,
endobronchial or esophageal intubation,
perforation of the trachea or esophagus,
and failed intubation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The VivaSight-SL is an electrical safety
defibrillation-proof type BF applied part.
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Imaging sensor: CMOS
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Resolution: CIF 320 x 240
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Video format: NTSC Composite
Video Baseband Signal (CVBS)
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Light source: 2 LEDs (integrated)
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FOV: Horizontal ~76°, Vertical ~56°,
Diagonal ~100°
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Focusing range: 12 mm–60 mm
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Power: up to 36 mA @ DC 5V
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Operating ambient temperature:
10-37 °C (50-98 °F)
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Operating relative humidity: 30-75%
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Operating atmospheric pressure:
80-109 kPa
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Operating altitude: ≤2000 m
INTUBATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Intubation with VivaSight-SL is
performed according to currently
accepted medical techniques.
The tube position should be inside the
trachea above the main carina.
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Laryngoscope: With VivaSight-SL, use
of the laryngoscope may be gentler. It
can be used to just hold the tongue.
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Stylet: The accompanying stylet is
used to make VivaSight-SL more rigid,
for use with or without laryngoscope.
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Oral/Nasal: Approved for oral and
nasal intubation procedures.
PRE-INTUBATION PREPARATION
CHOOSING VIVASIGHT-SL SIZE
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Use the same size VivaSight-SL as
standard required endotracheal
tube size.
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Use expert clinical judgment
when choosing tracheal tube size for
each patient.
CONNECTING THE TUBE,
VERIFICATION STEPS &
PREPARATION FOR INTUBATION
1. Connect VivaSight-SL to the single
use adapter cable. Be careful to align
the white arrow on the single use
adapter cable with the arrow on the
VivaSight-SL tube round connector.
2. Connect the single use adapter cable
to the aView
™
monitor, be careful to
align the arrow on the cable with the
arrow indicator on the aView
TM
monitor.
Verify that all electrical connections are
stable and secure. Refer to aView
™
monitor instructions for use.
3. Press the power button on top of the
aView
TM
monitor for at least one second
until a live image appears. Refer to
aView
TM
monitor instructions for use. The
aView
TM
monitor user interface will be
ready after approximately one minute,
when the hourglass symbol disappears.
During this time, proceed with the
verification steps.
4. Check that the two LEDs at the
tip of the tube are illuminated.
If they are not illuminated, replace the
tube with another.
5. Verify that there is a stable image on
the aView
TM
monitor (projected from
the tip of VivaSight-SL). Then turn off
the monitor again until immediately
prior to intubation.
6. Test the cuff for integrity by inflating
and deflating it completely.
7. Become familiar with the feel of the
tube and clear pilot balloon.
8. Induce anesthesia, as per protocol.
Recommendation: Use a ventilator
circuit holder to prevent VivaSight-SL
from kinking.
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