Dräger Carina

Application
16 Instructions for use Carina SW 3.2n
Intended use
Carina is a long-term ventilator for patients who are
dependent on ventilators or who require respiratory
support.
– For treatment of sub-acute care patients in hos-
pital or medical rooms.
– For non-invasive and invasive ventilation.
– For patients with at least 100 mL tidal volume.
– The device is intended for use by qualified med-
ical personnel only.
Definition of sub-acute care*
Sub-acute care is comprehensive inpatient treat-
ment of the following types of patients:
– Patients who were an acute case because of in-
jury, disease or deterioration of their disease
condition
– Patients with a defined course of treatment
– Patients who are stable and require diagnostic
and invasive procedures but not intensive treat-
ment
The status of the patients requires:
– Medical supervision with frequent consultations
– Professional nursing care
– Complex medical and/or rehabilitation care
Sub-acute care is implemented to discharge pa-
tients into their accustomed environment or to
transfer them to a lower level of care.
* References:
National Association of Subacute and Post Acute Care (NASPAC)
The American Health Care Association (AHCA)
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
FDA Consumer magazine September-October 1999