Dräger Primus Series User Manual

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Medical devices described in this Quick Guide,
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comprehend the Instructions for Use before
operating the device.
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Primus Family Quick Guide

Dräger Primus Series Specifications

General

Type	Anesthesia Workstation
Display	Color Touchscreen
Power Supply	AC Mains (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
Backup Battery	Minimum 30 minutes (depending on configuration and usage)
Tidal Volume Range	20 to 1500 mL
Respiratory Rate	4 to 100 bpm
Inspiratory Time	0.2-5.0 sec
PEEP	0-20 mbar
Gas Supply	O2, N2O, Air
Alarms	Apnea, Gas Supply
Ventilation Modes	Manual, Pressure Support, SIMV
O2 Flush	35 to 45 L/min

Summary

Preparation for Use

Start Up

Performing the Startup Procedure

Guides through powering on, setting valves, confirming checklist, and system tests.

Self Test

Instructions for running self-test, understanding system leaks, compliance, and causes of leakage.

Potential Test Results

Self Test Outcomes

Leak Test

Operation

Hypoxic Guard Function (SORC)

Mechanical Ventilation

Alarms Setting

Instructions on how to display and set alarm limits using the rotary control.

Auto Set Alarm Limits

Switching to Standby/End of Operation

Emergency Scenarios

Emergency Start Ups

Steps for releasing oxygen safety control, manual ventilation, and starting device in emergencies.

Power Failure

Describes 'POWER FAIL' message, battery operation, and manual ventilation during power loss.

Gas Supply Failure

Explains messages like 'No N₂O, O₂ or AIR DELIVERY' and backup gas usage.

Ventilator Failure

Details 'VENTILATOR FAIL' error, unaffected functions, and automatic switch to Man. Spont.

Mixer Failure

Describes 'GAS MIXER FAIL' message and continued ventilation/monitoring functionality.