
Configuration
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Instructions for use Fabius plus SW 3.n
Switching the desflurane compensation
on and off
The desflurane compensation optimizes the
volume measurement when desflurane is used.
1
Press the
DesComp
OFF
softkey (A).
The key label changes from
DesComp
OFF
to
DesComp
ON
.
The desflurane compensation is activated.
The message
Des on
is displayed in the status bar
(B).
Automatic desflurane compensation
Prerequisite: External gas analyzer is connected to
Fabius via the RS232 interface.
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CAUTION
Risk of inaccurate measured values
If the activation of the desflurane compensation
is forgotten during the use of desflurane or if the
desflurane compensation is activated even
though desflurane is not being used, the
accuracy of the volume measurement can be
influenced.
Only switch on desflurane compensation if
desflurane is used.
CAUTION
Risk of inaccurate measured values
If an anesthetic gas monitor is used, the
automatic desflurane compensation is activated.
Faulty anesthetic gas monitors can influence the
accuracy of the measured volume.
Make sure that the anesthetic gas monitor
functions correctly.
B
A
Volume Control
CAUTION
Risk of inaccurate measured values
Desflurane influences the measurement
accuracy of the flow sensor.
If desflurane is used, activate the desflurane
compensation.
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NOTE
If data for anesthetic gas concentration is
available via the communication with an external
gas analyzer, Fabius compensates desflurane
automatically. In this case, the transmitted data
cancel the function of the softkey for desflurane
compensation.
A
B
Volume Control