Covidien Puritan Bennett 540, Руководство пользователя

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Warnings
Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator User’s Manual
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General Precautions For Installation
WARNING
Environment:
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Because the internal Lithium-ion battery of the Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator contains more than 8g
(equivalent) lithium and has a power-rating greater than 100 Wh (watt-hour), it is categorized as
Hazardous Material (Dangerous Good), Class 9- Miscellaneous, even though the ventilator meets
current safety standards.
The ventilator, because of this categorization, is subject to strict transport conditions under the US
Department of Transportation (US DOT) regulations for the transport of hazardous materials (49 CFR
173.185).
As US DOT regulations cover commercial transportation only, there are two groups that can be
exempted from these regulations. The first group consists of private individuals, providing that the
goods are for their own personal use and measures have been taken to prevent leakage. The second
group consists of persons that transport the goods because they need the product to execute their
job(s). The later group is able to carry/transport certain hazardous materials, such as the Puritan
Bennett 540™ Ventilator and the associated Lithium-ion battery(ies), under the established Materials of
Trade (MOT) provisions detailed in 49 CFR 173.6. For any other group or purpose, transport must be
compliant with the applicable Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods regulations specific to the
origin/destination and mode of transport. Air transport of the Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator in only
allowed as carry-on baggage, which may include up to two (2) individually packaged spare Lithium-ion
batteries (it is recommended that users verify specific requirements/limitations with the airline carriers
as to which measures to take before the voyage).
•
Even though the Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator meets current safety standards, the internal Lithium-
ion battery of this device contains more than 8g equivalent lithium and exceeds a power-rating of 100
Wh (watt-hour) and therefore considered to be a Hazardous Material (Dangerous Good), Class 9 -
Miscellaneous when transported in commerce. As such, the Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator and/or the
associated Lithium-ion battery are subject to strict transport conditions established by the US
Department of Transportation (49 CFR 173.185) as well as other international transportation
regulations. This classification and regulatory requirements may vary depending upon the country and
mode of transport. In addition, air transport of the Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator is only allowed as
carry-on baggage, which may include up to two (2) individually packaged spare Lithium-ion batteries.
(it is recommended that users verify specific requirements/limitations with the airline carriers as to
which measures to take before the voyage).
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To minimize the risk of damage, you must use the ventilator Dual Bag to transport the ventilator.
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The ventilator should never be immersed in any liquid, and any liquid on the surface of the device
should be wiped away immediately.
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To avoid damage to the ventilator, fluids must not be allowed to enter the device, particularly through
the air inlet filter or the cooling apertures located in the side, rear, and bottom panels of the ventilator.
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To ensure correct and lasting operation of the device, ensure that the ventilator is installed and
operated in the environmental conditions recommended in Appendix A, “Specifications.”
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Do not operate the ventilator in direct sunlight, near heat sources, outdoors, or near installations
where liquid may pose a risk without first providing adequate protection for the device.
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Ensure that the ventilator’s immediate surroundings allow for the proper operational connection of the
device without folding, pinching, or damaging any of the required cables or tubes, and that the
connection of the patient circuit to the patient provides for a secure, comfortable fit.
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Do not place the ventilator in a position where a child can reach it or in any position that might cause it
to fall on the patient or someone else.
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To ensure correct and lasting operation of the ventilator, ensure that its air circulation holes (main inlet
or cooling) are never obstructed. Place the device in an area where air can freely circulate around the
ventilator and avoid installing it near floating fabrics, such as curtains.
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If the ventilator has been transported or stored at a temperature that differs more than
±
36 °F (
±
20 °C)
from the temperature in which it will be operating, the ventilator should be allowed to stabilize in its
operating environment for at least two (2) hours prior to use.