Assembly and preparation
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Instructions for use Primus Infinity Empowered SW 4.5n
Table with recommended hose configurations*
* Note the resistance of the breathing system and connected accessories.
Adults Pediatric patients Neonates
A filter or an HME filter between the Y-piece and patient, connector
for sample line on the filter or HME filter:
Or
One filter each on the inspiratory port and expiratory port, connector
for sample line on the Y-piece:
One filter on the inspiratory port,
connector for sample line as
close as possible to the patient:
Side connectors for connecting
the sample line support the CO
2
measurement and help to flush
the dead space in the Y-piece
and tube adapter.
insp.
exp.
insp.
exp.
insp.
exp.
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WARNING
Risk of negative lung pressure
If filters are blocked, the sample gas flow
could cause negative lung pressure.
When ventilating pediatric patients and ne-
onates, do not use HME filters or other filters
at the Y-piece if sample gas is being taken at
the tube adapter.