PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT 5 Feb 04
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Suction
CAUTION:
To keep the suction tube from being blocked or
damaged when installing a disposable suction bottle,
position the outlet port parallel to the plate. Avoid
kinking of tubing. Equipment damage could occur.
1. Check that a clean suction bottle is installed and
properly connected at the rear of the warmer.
NOTE:
A filter is built in on the disposable suction bottle.
2. With a reusable suction bottle, ensure that a bacterial
filter is connected in-line with the supply connection.
3. Connect the desired extension tubing to the outlet of the
suction bottle outlet port. Then secure the free end of the
extension tubing in either tubing retaining slot provided
on the front and rear panels of the bassinet.
4. Switch on the Suction On/Off switch. An initial reading
of up to 30 mmHg (16 cmH
2
O) appears on the suction
gauge. This reading is due to flow resistance of the
hydrophobic filter and the suction tubing.
NOTE:
The filter and tubing resistance does not affect the desired
maximum value. The pressure value on the suction gauge
matches the actual pressure value at the end of the catheter.
5. Block the patient outlet of the suction bottle.
6. Adjust the suction magnitude to the desired maximum
suction pressure value with the Suction control while
viewing the suction level on the suction gauge.
7. Switch off the Suction On/Off switch.
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