Safety instructions
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3. Safety instructions
3.1 Safety information
Read these instructions for use carefully. They are a component of the device and must be
available at all times. Use the device exclusively for the intended purpose described (see
“2.1 Intended use” on page 23).
For your own safety and the safety of your patients and in accordance with the
requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC, please note the following.
3.1.1
Life-support ventilation
Danger!
Increased resistance in the patient circuit can cause the alarm to fail!
Attaching an accessory can increase the resistance in the patient circuit. Depending
on the settings, this could prevent life-saving alarms from being triggered. For
example, if the
Disconnection
alarm fails then the patient may be put at risk.
– Make absolutely certain that the
VT
low
and
VT
high
alarms are active.
– Ensure that appropriate values are used for the
VT
low
and
VT
high
alarms.
– Check that the alarms are working.
– Carry out an alarm check every time an accessory is changed.
Warning!
Device failure if incorrect patient circuits used!
If patient circuits with a diameter smaller than Ø 15 mm are used, the device may
overheat.
– Use only patient circuits with a diameter of Ø 15 mm or more.
– Note that total permitted resistance may be exceeded even in patient circuits
with a diameter of Ø 15 mm when these are combined with bacteria filters.
