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28. Patient Circuits
The ventilator can use both single use and
autoclavable patient circuits.
28.1 Warnings for Patient Circuit Use.
Use only SLE approved patient circuits.
Applicable to single use and re-usable patient
circuits.
Make sure that all connections are made
properly and are tight before use.
For circuit heating, follow the directions
provided with the humidifier.
Do not use in applications where gas
temperature at outlet of humidifier exceeds
55ºC.
Do not cover the patient circuit with anything
which may cause the tube to overheat.
Do not autoclave water trap if medications
containing chlorinated or aromatic
hydrocarbons are used or with the water
container fitted.
The circuit must not be allowed to come into
contact with the skin - an unconscious patient
is not able to react to any heat or possible
burn risk.
Keep water trap upright with cup at bottom.
Empty container before water reaches MAX
Level Line. After emptying, ensure the water
trap is fitted correctly. Check the operating
pressures are as before emptying the water
trap.
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