Hoffrichter CARAT II pro, User Manual

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24 Chapter 2: Safety warnings
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In the event that the acoustic alarm fails during ventilation,
the patient should be continuously monitored by qualified
and trained healthcare professionals. The monitoring person
must be able to take appropriate measures in the event of an
alarm or in the event of device malfunction.
• Only qualified, trained, specialist medical staff under the
supervision of a physician may make adjustments to the
ventilator. The device must only be used by persons who
have fully read and understood this user’s manual before
undertaking and have familiarized themselves with the device.
Disregarding these instructions can lead to life-threatening
situations for the patient.
• In cases of emergency, an alternative ventilation option,
such as a second ventilator or an emergency ventilation bag,
must be available at all times and for use by the attending
person.
•
For patients who are unable to breathe independently or are
completely dependent on the ventilation system, additional
monitoring depending on and adapted to the disability is
recommended.
• The device must only be used on the responsibility and
prescription of the physician.
• The device must only be used on patients whose clinical
record requires its application.
• Please take the utmost care to ensure that the patient remains
connected to the tubing circuit during ventilation.
• The device must not be used with flammable anesthetics or
ambient air that contains explosive gases. This may cause
fires or explosions.
• Before being used again on another patient, all parts that
come into contact with respiratory gas must be hygienically
prepared.
• The directions given in this user’s manual and the applicable
regulations of the hospital or nursing home must be adhered
to when hygienically preparing and cleaning the device.