WARNING! The Suction unit must only be
used by personnel who have received
adequate instructions of use.
CAUTIONS:
• Negative pressure during
tracheobronchial suction with a closed
suction system (CSS) must not be lower
than - 200 cmH
2
O.
• The septic fluid jar used with the Suction
unit must have an overflow protection
device.
• If treating newborn, or prematurely born
infants, carefully monitor the suction
pressure to prevent inadvertent
oversuctioning.
Testing the Suction unit
The Suction unit shall be tested before use,
i.e. during the System checkout. Follow the
steps outlined below:
1. Close the suction system by occluding
the end of the suction hose.
2. Turn on the suction unit and verify a
negative pressure build-up as the Suction
unit regulatory valve is turned
counter-clockwise. The current pressure
is displayed on the Vacuum gauge.
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