Dräger RW82 - Low-Flow Microblender Precautions

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT 8 Jan 04
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WARNING:
When new or replacement oxygen cylinders are to be installed, clear their outlet ports by
cracking the cylinder valve momentarily before attaching them to the equipment. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Cylinder heights may vary. When replacing a gas cylinder, ensure that the tank does not exceed
the maximum tank height specification. Also, prior to placing the cylinder, confirm that there is
sufficient clearance between the bottom of the tank and the floor when the Resuscitaire VHA is
in its lowest position prior to placement. After these checks have been completed, raise the
VHA to its maximum height and install/remove the cylinder. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Ensure oxygen tanks are securely mounted and connected before use. Failure to do so could
result in equipment damage or personal injury.
CAUTION:
Close cylinders while unit is connected to pipeline supply. Failure to do so could result in
depletion of the cylinder’s contents.
WARNING:
Maintain auxiliary gas pressure at or below 15.7 kPa (160.1 cm H
2
O). The auxiliary gas has a
separate pressure limiting valve that limits the maximum pressure at 15.7 kPa (160.1 cm H
2
O).
Failure could result in patient injury.
Low-Flow Microblender Precautions
WARNING:
If either the air or oxygen gas source pressure is reduced, creating a pressure differential of 207
kPa (30 psi), the microblender alarm sounds. This condition can alter the FiO
2
and flow output
from the microblender. Infant injury could occur.
WARNING:
Always operate the system with medical-grade gases. Failure to do so could result in infant
injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Use air inlet water filters with the low-flow microblender. Replace them in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendation. Failure to do so could result in infant injury or equipment
damage.
WARNING:
Monitor the concentration of oxygen provided and the partial pressure of oxygen in the patient’s
blood (PaO
2
). Failure to do so could result in infant injury.