Using the Aspirator User Interface
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Setting the Suction Mode
The aspirator allows you to choose one of two suction modes:
•
Continuous
•
Intermittent
Refer to the, “Continuous Mode Operation” or, “Intermittent Mode Operation”, sections that
follow for additional information and instructions.
To set a suction mode, follow these steps:
1. Press the
Mode
parameter button.
2.
Turn the
Dial
to
Continuous
or
Intermittent
.
3.
Press the
Confirm
button.
After choosing a mode, the additional settings for that mode display.
Note:
When operating the aspirator, if you decide to change the suction mode by pressing the
Mode
parameter button, the aspirator enters
Pause
, allowing you to choose the new
mode and additional settings for it.
The aspirator enters
Pause
to prevent exposing the patient to excessive or
inappropriate vacuum. During
Pause
, the light intensity of the LCD backlight and the
LED array remains at the operational level. This differs from Standby state where the
light intensity is decreased for both to save power.
To set parameters for Continuous Mode, see, “Continuous Mode Operation”, in this chapter.
To set parameters for Intermittent Mode, see, “Intermittent Mode Operation”, in this chapter.
Continuous Mode Operation
Continuous mode provides four suction procedures. The procedures, and their initial vacuum
level, provide the user with a quick method for controlling the device and the suction pressure.
Using the correct vacuum level can reduce the risk of tissue damage that can result when too
much pressure is used.
Procedure
Description
Surgical
The surgical procedure provides adjustable levels across the full range of the
device. The device provides a portable solution with a range of suction
typically used in medical facilities. When addressing the patient airway
management the device provides additional procedure selections in the
Continuous Mode. These selections use the same pneumatic design with
specified limitations to the adjustable level.
Pharyngeal
The pharyngeal procedure provides the appropriate range to remove
secretions of the upper airway.
Tracheal
The tracheal procedure provides the appropriate range for the use of the
device clear the pulmonary passage.
