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2 • Safety Instructions
80113-101_V25087
2023-11
Flammable endogenous gases in the gastrointestinal tract
Risk of explosion to the patient!
Risk of burns to the user.
Extract the gases before performing electrosurgery or irrigate
with CO
2
.
Combustion-supporting gases, e.g. oxygen, nitrous oxide
The gases can accumulate in materials like cotton wool or gauze. The
materials become highly flammable.
Risk of fire to the patient and medical personnel! Risk of damage to
property.
Do not use combustion-supporting gases when an operation is
being performed on the head or thorax.
If use is unavoidable, you must evacuate the combustion-sup-
porting gases before performing electrosurgery.
Remove any jeopardized (e.g. cotton wool or gauze) materials be-
fore performing electrosurgery.
Check the oxygen-carrying tubes and connections for leaks.
Check the endotracheal tubes and their cuffs for leaks.
Active or hot instruments in contact with combustible materials
Materials like gauze, swabs, and cloths can catch fire.
Risk of fire to the patient and medical personnel! Risk of damage to
property.
Do not bring active or hot instruments into contact with combus-
tible materials.
Put instruments down in a safe place: sterile, dry, non-conductive,
and easy to see. Instruments that have been put down must not
come into contact with the patient, medical personnel, or com-
bustible materials.
Flammable detergents and disinfectants, flammable solvents in
adhesives used on the patient and on the unit
Risk of fire and explosion to the patient and medical personnel! Risk
of damage to property.
Use products that are not flammable.
If the use of flammable products is unavoidable, proceed as fol-
lows:
Allow the products to evaporate completely before switching on
the unit.
Check whether flammable liquids have accumulated under the
patient, in body recesses such as the navel, or in body cavities
such as the vagina. Remove any liquids before performing elec-
trosurgery.
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