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WARNING
z Inspect sodalime color during the surgery or at the end of a case. During non-use,
sodalime may go back to the original color. Refer to the sodalime labelling for more
information about color changes.
z Adequate precautions should be taken to ensure that the sodalime in the sodalime
canister does not become desiccated. Turn off all gases every time when finished
using the system. If the sodalime completely dries out, it may give off carbon
monoxide (CO) when exposed to anesthesia agents. For safety, replace the
sodalime.
z Clean the sodalime canister and change the sodalime canister sponge regularly.
Otherwise, the sodalime powder built up inside the sodalime canister will go into
the breathing system.
z Clean the mouth of the sodalime canister regularly. Sodalime particles sticking on
the mouth may cause breathing system leak.
z Before installing the sodalime canister, inspect the canister mouth, canister support
and seal for sodalime particles. If there is, clear it to prevent breathing system
leakage.
NOTE
z The sodalime canister should only be used with air, oxygen, nitrous oxide,
halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane.
z Change sodalime when necessary to prevent the build up of non-metabolic gases
when the system is not in use.
z Before installing the sodalime canister, check that the seal between the breathing
system and the sodalime canister is in good condition. If not, replace the seal
immediately.
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