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Only gases may be introduced through the air intake (e.g. room air, non-flammable mixed
gas, inhaled anesthesia). Introduction of other substances through the air/gas intake, e.g.
particulates or aerosol, may damage the module’s piston.
If you use anaesthetic gas and/or aerosols, take precautions to ensure that the expired
gas/aerosol does not escape into the room air as this can be hazardous for the operator.
2.4.5 SUBJECTS
Before attaching a subject to the
flexiVent,
proceed through the start-up sequence described in
section 1. Failure to initiate the start-up sequence in advance of connecting the subject may
result in loss of the subject.
Connect subjects to the
flexiVent
using a cannula or endotracheal tube that is attached to the Y-
tubing at the front of the module. The Y-tubing must be connected to an FX adapter (with or
without a nebulizer mount, refer to Figure
2-4) which is inserted into the opening on the front of
the module. You will hear a click when the adapter is securely in place.