Chapter
2
Safety
Residual hazards
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Operation
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For inhalation, only use USP-grade sterile water
or an equivalent product.
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Disconnecting the expiration tube’s heating cable
plug during a procedure started with both heated
tubes can lead to condensation in this expiration
tube.
▪
Do not touch the heating plate or the base of the
chamber. Exposed surfaces of the metal may be
hot and cause burns on contact.
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Always maintain a gas flow of at least one litre
per minute in the respiratory system to prevent
overheating. If ventilation is interrupted, the
humidifier must be switched off.
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When air-oxygen mixtures are introduced into the
heated tubes and humidification chamber
installed in combination with the LM 2000, the
concentration of the mixture must be measured
near the patient interface.
Cleaning and maintenance
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Before cleaning and disinfecting, it is imperative
that you shut down the device and disconnect it
from the mains.
(→
"Cleaning, disinfection and / or sterilisation"
p. 50)
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The device may only be repaired and serviced by
authorised personnel. Only components
expressly approved by Löwenstein Medical for
use with the device may be used.
Disposal
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After decommissioning, the device must be
disposed of properly in accordance with EU
Directive 2012/19/EU. Contact the responsible
Löwenstein Medical sales partner.
