Mallinckrodt INOMAX DSir Plus, Operation Manual

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Part No. 20717 Rev-01
2014-07
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To empty the Water Trap Bottle:
1. Remove the bottle by pulling it straight down
(see Figure 3-8).
2. Discard the contents according to an
approved fluid waste disposal policy.
3. Clean the bottle.
4. Replace the bottle by pushing it up into
position.
5. Check for leaks by running the system and
occluding the sample line until the "Sample
Line/Filter Block" alarm message appears.
Emptying the Water Trap Bottle
Figure 3-8
WARNING:
When handling any component of the patient circuit that comes in contact with
patient’s fluids wear protective safety equipment.
The water trap bottle (see Figure 3-8) collects fluids separated from the patient gas sample.
• Empty and clean the water trap bottle before each patient use and empty whenever the trap is more
than half full.
• Empty the water trap bottle routinely. Allowing it to fill and overflow may cause system errors.
• A “Water Trap Bottle Full” message will remind the user to empty and clean the fluid trap should it
become full.
Note: Monitoring will be temporarily interrupted when the “Water Trap Bottle Full” message is indicated.
Note: During delivery of INOMAX to a patient
1. The disposable water separator cartridge on the rear of the water trap housing protects the
monitoring system from moisture and other contaminants and may need to be replaced
occasionally while in use (refer to Section 7/ Maintenance).
2. To avoid medications interfering with the gas monitoring system, administer any aerosolized
medications distal to the sampling tee in the breathing circuit (refer to page 3-18).