Alberta E-Vent User Manual Version 1.3 June 3, 2020
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Chapter 3:
Care
3.1.
Cleaning
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All parts potentially contacting patients or clinicians must be
sanitized, disinfected or sterilized according to standard hospital
policy.
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The hospital supplied BVM and Ventilation Circuit is considered
single use only and disposable. It must be replaced for each new
patient.
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The Exergy supplied Y, Straight Adapters and collar are clean and
for single use only.
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DO NOT submerge the Alberta E-Vent or pour liquids over or into
the Alberta E-Vent Resuscitator Mechanism or Programmable User
Interface.
3.2.
Storage and Maintenance
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Alberta E-Vent is designed for temporary use and a maintenance
schedule and useful life has not been established.
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The Alberta E-Vent must be stored between 5-35°C.
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Store Alberta E-vent within provided storage bin when not in use.
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Do not discard provided desiccant (in storage bin). Desiccant is
provided to reduce corrosion for long term storage.
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Should any operational or maintenance issues develop during the
Alberta E-Vent use, immediately discontinue use and notify
for reporting and
problem resolution. Contact information is also available in
Appendix A.
