Chapter 2: Safety warnings 21
• In order to ensure patient safety, the device must be operated in such a way that
all adjustable alarms are activated and adjusted to the patient.
• Alarms must not be ignored. They indicate conditions that require an immediate
action.
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Safety-related testing and maintenance are required every two years for the ventilator.
•
In case of excessive agitation on the part of the patient, there is a risk of hyper-
ventilation in all ventilation modes with inspiration triggering.
• The device must not be steam-sterilised in an autoclave.
•
Filters and other parts that are connected to the device must be regularly replaced.
Please dispose of the used parts according to the regulations for used medical
material and/or the local environmental protection rules.
•
Please ensure that the total resistance of the ventilation system does not exceed
6 hPa with a flow of 60 l/min for adults and 30 l/min for children.
•
Any modification to the device poses a threat to its reliability and is thus not
permitted.
•
Masks may only be used on the prescription of a physician and after training by
qualified medical staff.
• Only use the mask after instruction by qualified medical staff. Clarify in particular
the intake of medicines and possible contraindications and side effects associated
with the use of the prescribed mask.
• Please note the operating, transport and storage conditions.
•
Temperatures lower than + 5°C and higher than + 40°C can impair the function
of the device.
• During operation, the power supply unit can reach a surface temperature of up to
57°C. For this reason, do not touch the power supply unit for more than 1 minute
to prevent burns to the skin.
•
Keep small parts of the respiratory therapy system out of the reach of children
and animals.
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