
path can damage cuff intregrity. Care
must be taken to avoid damaging the
thin-walled cuff during intubation, which
may result in the patient requiring
traumatic extubation and reintubation.
•
The cuff needs to be completely
deflated prior to repositioning the
tube. Movement of the tube with an
inflated cuff may result in damage to
the cuff or in patient injury, which may
result in medical interventions.
•
If the tube is lubricated prior to intubation,
it is essential to verify that the lubricant
has not entered or occluded the tube
lumen or cuff-filling system, thereby
preventing ventilation or damaging the
cuff. Ventilation and proper functioning
of the cuff may be impaired.
•
Reliance on the graduated black depth
marks on the tube should not substitute
for expert judgment. The user should
be aware of anatomical variations,
including the length of the airway.
Intubation and extubation should
be performed following currently
accepted medical techniques.
•
VivaSight-SL’s location should be
verified every time the patient is
moved. Should extreme flexion of the
head (chin-to-chest) or movement of
the patient (e.g., to lateral or prone
positions) occur after intubation, ensure
that VivaSight-SL remains in place.
•
Do not use an intubation stylet other
than provided with the VivaSight-SL.
•
Electronic equipment and the
VivaSight-SL system may affect the
normal function of each other. If the
VivaSight-SL system is used adjacent
to or stacked with other equipment,
observe and verify normal operation
of both the VivaSight-SL system and
the other electronic equipment prior
to using it. It may be necessary to
adopt procedures for mitigation,
such as reorientation or relocation
of the equipment or shielding of
the room in which it is used. Consult
the tables in appendix 1 (English
version) for guidance in placing the
VivaSight-SL system.
•
Portable RF communications
equipment (including peripherals
such as antenna cables and external
antennas) should be used no closer
than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of
the system, including cables specified
by the manufacturer. Otherwise,
degradation of the performance of
this equipment could result.
•
The VivaSight-SL is not to be
used when delivering flammable
anaesthetics to the patient. This could
potentially cause patient injury.
•
Be careful to check whether the
image on the screen is a live image
or a recorded image.
•
The surface temperature of the
VivaSight-SL is likely to reach above
43 °C when the tube is placed outside
the patient. Therefore switch off the
monitor after the preuse test and
switch it back on immediately before
use, to prevent the risk of having an
impact on the tissue. The surface
temperature on the Adapter Cable is
likely to reach between 41 °C and 43 °C.
•
Prior to use, check that the pouch seal
is intact and there are no impurities or
damage on the product such as rough
surfaces, sharp edges or protrusions
which may harm the patient.
CAUTIONS
•
Use of HF equipment in the immediate
proximity of the Vivasight SL may lead
to impaired image quality.
•
To ensure secure placement once
the connector has been loosened
or removed, the connector and the
corresponding part of the tube shall
be cleaned with ethanol prior to
reconnecting the connector.
•
Adapter Cable and connectors shall be
kept away from patient face to avoid
facial harm.
•
VivaSight-SL is intended for use by
trained personnel only.
•
Use the same size VivaSight-SL as the
required standard tube size. Expert
clinical judgment should be used in
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