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17.2.2 Safety Information for Dräger Minimodule
WARNING
1 Dräger Minimodule is intended to be used by trained and authorized health care
professionals only.
2 Dräger Minimodule must not be used in areas where combustible or explosive gas
mixtures are likely to occur.
3 Modifications to the module may lead to malfunctions.
4 It’s recommended to use accessories approved by Dräger. If other, incompatible
accessories are used, there is a risk of patient injury due to module failure.
5 Do not use the module near magnetic resonance imagers (MRI, NMR, NMI).
6 During warm-up, reported values may not be accurate.
7 If the gas sensors are not ready for operation, the patient will not be adequately
monitored. Before using the medical device, ensure a suitable substitute monitoring.
8 Misdiagnosis or misinterpretation of the measured values or other parameters can
endanger the patient. Do not make therapeutic decisions based solely on individual
measured values and monitoring parameters. Therapeutic decisions must be made
solely by qualified users.
9 When using three anesthetic agents, the oxygen measurement may be inaccurate.
Only use two agents at a time.
10 The use of authentic Dräger sample lines is strongly recommended, as other sample
lines with an incorrect length and/or diameter may lead to erroneous agent
concentration readings and waveforms or watertrap/sample line alarms.
11 Never use standard pressure-sensor tubing or IV lines (PVC) because it absorbs
anesthetic agents, which are released later (degassing) resulting in erroneous agent
concentration readings.
12 The sample flow diverted by the module may reduce the breathing system volume in
case of low-flow anesthesia. Compensate either by increasing the fresh-gas flow of
the anesthesia machine accordingly or by returning the sample gas to the breathing
system. In some anesthesia systems, the sample flow may influence the
measurement of the expiratory minute volume.
13 The liquid in the watertrap could be contaminated and must be handled and disposed
of with care. Dispose of the liquid in an adequate way and in compliance with local
regulations.
14 Disconnect sample line before removing the watertrap from the medical device.
Contaminated liquid could be pushed out of the watertrap when removing it without
disconnecting the sample line.
15 Connect the sample line properly; otherwise faulty gas measurements may result.
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