29
Operations & Maintenance Manual: Using the Device
0900‑4868 REV‑08
USING THE DEVICE
Before use, set up the device according to the instructions in the previous chapter, and verify the setup by
completing the procedure
on page 27.
Please read the
section before performing the following tasks.
GlideScope BFlex Single‑Use bronchoscopes are equipped with an anti‑fog feature that reduces camera
fogging during use. To optimize the feature fully, you must allow the bronchoscope to warm up for
30–120 seconds prior to use, depending on the ambient temperature and humidity of the clinical
environment. Full warmup is not necessary to use the device; if desired, you may begin the insertion
procedure immediately.
Using the GlideScope BFlex system consists of the following:
•
•
Position the Handle and Controls
•
Insert Through a Tube or Catheter (Optional)
•
Insert and Flex the Bronchoscope
•
Introduce Liquids or Accessories (Optional)
•
Use the Record & Snapshot Features (Optional)
•
•
Use the Playback Feature (Optional)
Note: Follow accepted practices in order to protect the bronchoscope from contamination prior to insertion.
