Atmos C 21 - Emptying the Secretion Canister; Application with Disposable Secretion Canister Systems

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• Indication of set vacuum at vacuum gauge (
3
,g.9)
(keep suction attachment closed by hand).
• Secretion is collected in 1.25 l canister with mechanical
overowsafetyandwater-repellentbacteriallter.
ª Prevents ingress of secretion into the pump.
) Secretion canister to be emptied when half full at the
latest, see chapter 4.2.4.1!
) The suction system may be operated only with inserted
bacteriallter.Incasethelterisblockedithastobe
exchanged (see chapter 6.1) !
Forhygienicreasons,thebacterialltershouldbe
exchanged daily.
) The suction hose must never come into direct contact
with the application site. Always use a suction catheter,
suction tip, or medical suction set!
) Change the suction catheter after every patient and
clean the suction hose, e.g. with the aid of the optional
hoserinsingsystem(aspiraterinsinguidordisinfectant
solution)!
• All commercially available models of suction cannulae
(Adson, Walter, Frazier, Fergusson, Plester, Yankauer,
Torrington) may be attached to the silicone attachment.
4.2.4.1 Emptying the secretion canister
• Detach all hose connections carefully on the lid system
and take secretion canister out carefully to prevent spills
and contamination of the area. Dispose of secretions
properly.
• Griplidsystemrmly,openlidoflterhousingbyturning
inanti-clockwisedirection.Withbacteriallterplateor
integratedbacteriallter:Removelteranddisposeitof.
• Rinse all parts thoroughly under running water. A
detergent or cleaning agent may also be used if required.
• Aftercleaninganewltermustbeinserted(withbacterial
lterplate:smoothsidedown).Seechapter6.1.
See also suction accessories (chapter 8.2).
4.2.4.2 Application with disposable secretion
canister systems
Assemble the disposable canister system:
Insert the disposable bag into the canister. Seal properly on
all sides. Check again for tightness, otherwise there will be
no build up of vacuum. Connect the vacuum hose.
) Please observe the operating instructions of the
disposable secretion canister system.
) Please observe the valid hygiene and waste disposal
measures.
) Only the recommended ATMOS disposable secretion
canisterswithintegratedltermaybeused!
Fig. 9. Suction
Suction attachment
ON switch
Vacuum gauge
Vacuum control
Fig. 10.
Secretion hose
Bacteriallterplate
4.0 Operation
Fig. 11 Disposable secretion canister systems
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4
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