Breathing system
Lift off table top:
1 Lever set to the position shown in black.
The following are complete:
2 Hose with manual ventilation bag Symbol:
(Connected from below – not shown)
– Correct breathing hoses installed.
(Adult or infant hoses)
3 Pressure measuring hose with filter connected.
4 Measured gas return hose Symbol:
connected.
5 Fresh gas hose plugged in.
(Connected from below – not shown)
6 Valve discs inserted.
– Pressure limiting valve (APL) present.
– Inspiratory microbial filter. Symbol:
– Expiratory microbial filter. Symbol:
Soda lime
7 Lime has not noticeably changed colour (purple).
– Filling level adequate (up to the mark).
– Soda lime container is securely tightened – up to the
end stop (clockwise).
Emergency ventilation bag
(not shown)
– Bag is complete with mask and hung from the side
of the Cato.
– Bag functions correctly.
✔ Check and tick off.
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Preparing for use
Checking readiness for operation with checklist
Breathing system, Soda lime
Emergency ventilation bag
1
275
APL
3
4
6
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