Northern Meditec Crius V6, Operator'S Manual

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1.1.1 Dangers
There are no dangers that refer to the product in general. Specific “Danger” statements may
be given in the respective sections of this manual.
1.1.2 Warnings
WARNING
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The ventilator must only be operated and used by authorized medical personnel well
trained in the use of this product. It must be operated strictly following the Operator’s
Manual.
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Before putting the system into operation, the operator must verify that the equipment,
connecting cables and accessories are in correct working order and operating condition.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must be connected to a properly
installed power outlet with protective earth contacts only. If the installation does not
provide for a protective earth conductor, disconnect it from the power line.
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Use external power source (AC power or DC power) before the batteries are depleted.
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To avoid explosion hazard, do not use the equipment in the presence of flammable
anesthetic agent, vapors or liquids. When O2 is used, keep the ventilator away from any
fire sources.
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Do not place the ventilator adjacent to any barrier, which can prevent cold air from
flowing, resulting in equipment over heat.
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Do not open the equipment housings. All servicing and future upgrades must be carried
out by the personnel trained and authorized by us only.
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Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for patient monitoring. Adjustment of
alarm volume to a low level may result in a hazard to the patient. Remember that alarm
settings should be customized according to different patient situations and always
keeping the patient under close surveillance is the most reliable way for safe patient
monitoring.
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The physiological parameters and alarm messages displayed on the screen of the
equipment are for doctor’s reference only and cannot be directly used as the basis for
clinical treatment.
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To dispose of the package material, observe the applicable waste control regulations. And
keep the package material out of children’s reach.
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All staff should be aware that disassembling or cleaning some parts of the ventilator can
cause risk of infection.
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Maintenance menu can only be accessed when the equipment is disconnected from the
patient.
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Positive pressure ventilation may be accompanied by some side effects such as
barotrauma, hypoventilation, hyperventilation, etc.
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Using the ventilator in the vicinity of high frequency electrosurgery equipment,
defibrillators or short-wave therapy equipment may impair correct functioning of the