1.2 Warning, Caution, Important and
Note
Follow these safety guidelines. Additional
warnings appear in context throughout this
document.
Information is highlighted with Warning,
Caution, Important or Note, where:
WARNING! Indicates critical information
about a potential serious outcome to the
patient or the user.
CAUTION: Indicates instructions that must
be followed in order to ensure the proper
operation of the equipment.
Important: Indicates information intended
to help you operate the equipment or its
connected devices easily and conveniently.
Note: Indicates information requiring special
attention.
1.2.1 General
This manual summarizes the functions and
safety features of the SERVO-s Ventilator
System. It is not all-inclusive and should not
be construed as a substitute for training.
WARNING!
• Always perform a Pre-use check before
connecting the ventilator to a patient.
• If any of the following occurs, discontinue
use of the ventilator and contact a
service technician:
- Unfamiliar pop-up windows on the
screen
- Unresolvable alarms
- Unfamiliar sounds
- Any unfamiliar or unexplained event
• Keep the ventilator upright during use.
• Make sure that ventilation is started when
a patient is connected to the ventilator.
When the ventilator is in Standby, a
flashing message, Patient not ventilated,
is displayed as a reminder directly above
the word Standby.
• When the ventilator is connected to a
patient:
- Do not lift or disconnect the expiratory
cassette.
- Continuously monitor the settings and
measurements displayed on the
screen.
- Make sure a resuscitator is readily
available.
• The SERVO-s Ventilator System must be
operated only by authorized personnel
who are well trained in its use. It must be
operated according to the instructions in
this User´s manual.
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