Hamilton G5 - Alarms; Intellicuff; Introduction; Indications for Use

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3 Hardware options
3.4.11 Alarms
During nebulization, if the cable is disconnected from the
Aeroneb nebulizer or the integrated Aerogen Module, the ven-
tilator will alarm with
AERONEB disconnected . When the
connection is re-established the alarm will automatically turn
OFF.
3.5 IntelliCuff
®
3.5.1 Introduction
IntelliCuff
®
, the integrated automatic cuff pressure controller,
provides the operator with continuous monitoring and the
means to adjust cuffed tracheal tubes and cuffed tracheostomy
tubes.
3.5.2 Indications for use
The cuff controller is used on cuffed tracheal tubes and
tracheotomy tubes for mechanical ventilation of patients.
The cuff pressure controller can also be used for applications
where a constant cuff pressure or an automatic adjustment
to the actual ventilation conditions is necessary.
3.5.3 System description
WARNING
• Never connect the tubing to any other device or
connector other than to the automatic cuff
pressure controller port on the ventilator and to
the inflating tube on the tracheal tube or tra-
cheostomy tube.
• Disconnect the automatic cuff controller tubing
from the tracheal or tracheostomy tube if the
automatic cuff pressure controller is switched
off.