Chapter 1 NIOX VERO
®
Nasal measurement mode
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Nasal User Manual English
• NIOX VERO
®
should only be operated by healthcare professionals.
• Operate NIOX VERO
®
as stated in this manual. Circassia accepts no
responsibility for damaged equipment or faulty results, if the equipment
is not handled according to this manual.
• When selecting an accessory for your NIOX VERO
®
product keep in
mind that an accessory not recommended by Circassia AB may result in
loss of performance, damage to your NIOX VERO
®
product, fire, electric
shock, injury or damage to other property. The product warranty does
not cover product failure or damage resulting from use with non
approved accessories. Circassia takes no responsibility for health and
safety problems or other problems caused by the use of accessories not
approved by Circassia.
• NIOX VERO
®
should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other
electronic equipment.
• Only use the power supply provided. Pull the plug when disconnecting
NIOX VERO
®
from the power outlet.
• Use only the breathing handle supplied by Circassia.
• No modification of NIOX VERO
®
instrument, handle or Sensor is
allowed.
• Do not drop the instrument or subject it to strong impact.
• Do not use a damaged NIOX VERO
®
instrument or damaged
components.
• Keep the instrument and Sensor out of water. Ensure that no liquid is
spilled or dropped on the instrument or Sensor.
• Do not heat or dispose of the instrument or Sensor in fire. Refer to
“Disposal of instrument and accessories” on.
• NIOX VERO
®
and the NO scrubber in the breathing handle contains
potassium permanganate. Used or expired instruments and breathing
handles should be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with
local waste disposal regulations.
• The breathing handle must not be used after expiration date.
• Patient filters should be used immediately after opening.
• NIOX VERO
®
Sensor contains chemicals that could be harmful if
swallowed.
• Be careful when opening the Sensor can. The inside of the opening may
have sharp edges.
• Do not touch or clean the white Sensor membrane.
• After inserting a new Sensor it is recommended to wait for three hours
with the instrument switched on before performing a measurement.
• Make sure to use the correct measurement mode, otherwise incorrect
measurement results might be obtained.
• Do not reuse patient filters.
• Do not use NIOX VERO
®
in the proximity of areas where volatile
substances such as organic fluids or disinfectants are being used.
Special attention should be paid to aerosols and disinfection baths,
either open vessels or ultrasonic baths. Do not use the instrument in the
presence of flammable anesthetic, vapors or liquids.
• Nasal Kit should be used immediately after opening.
• Do not reuse Nasal Kit.
1.6 Intended Use
NIOX VERO
®
measures Nitric Oxide in human breath (Fractional exhaled
Nitric Oxide, FeNO) and Nasal Nitric Oxide (nNO) in the aspirated air from
the nasal cavity.
FeNO
FeNO is increased in some airway inflammatory processes such as asthma
and decreases in response to anti-inflammatory treatment. FeNO measure-
ments with NIOX VERO are quantitative, non-invasive, simple and safe and
should be used as part of regular assessment and monitoring of patients with
these conditions. NIOX VERO is suitable for patients age 4 and above for
FeNO measurements.
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