Chapter 1: Introduction
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Universal CDS 9000 Operation Manual
KEYWORD
DEFINITION
WARNING
Tells you about something that could hurt the patient or hurt the operator.
CAUTION
Tells you something that could damage the anesthesia machine.
NOTE
Tells you other important information.
Warnings
WARNING! This device is intended for use by persons trained in professional veterinary care. The
operator must be thoroughly familiar with the information in this manual before using the
equipment.
WARNING! Improper Setup, Use, or Maintenance of anesthetic agents and compressed gas in
conjunction with this machine may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! It is the Operator’s responsibility to Pressure Test the anesthesia machine on a daily basis,
before using the machine on a patient. Failure to do so may result in operator exposure to
anesthetic agents and decreased level of anesthetic and oxygen delivered to the patient.
WARNING! It is the Operator’s responsibility to supply and maintain an adequate waste gas removal
system. Failure to do so may result in operator exposure to anesthetic agents.
WARNING! Failure to completely open the Pop-off Valve during Normal Operation may result in serious
injury or death. Verify the Pop-off Valve is in the Open position before use. The pop-off valve
should be kept in the open position at all times unless you are giving the patient a manual
breath. Note: The Pop-Off Valve will be kept in the Closed Position when using a ventilator.
WARNING! The Pop-Off Valve will be in the closed position when received from the factory.
WARNING! Failure to let the vaporizer sit for 1 hour after initial filling before use may result in
inconsistent patient anesthetic depth. This applies only to a vaporizer that is completely dry
or has recently been serviced.
WARNING! The Universal F-circuit is a rebreathing circuit that should only be used with animals that
weigh 7 kg (15 lbs) or greater.
WARNING! The Modified Jackson Rees (MJR) is a non-rebreathing circuit that should only be used on
animals that weigh 7 kg (15 lbs) or less.
