Safety Information - GE Carestation 620 User's Reference Manual

Safety information

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Remove the airway sampling line for the patient's airway
and seal the sample port while nebulized medications are
being delivered. Nebulized medications interfere with
accurate gas reading.
Leaks in the gas sampling circuit (water trap and
sampling line) may cause inaccurate readings.
Make sure that the airway adapter is properly connected
before attaching it to the patient. A leak in the connection
may occur if the connection is not tight.
The D-fend Pro water trap may contain body fluid. Obey
infection control and safety procedures.
Sample gas may contain anesthetic agents. Do not
release sample gas into the room. Connect exhaust to a
scavenging system to prevent exposure to anesthetic
agents.
Route all tubing away from the patient's throat. Patient
injury could occur.
Sample gas may contain infectious diseases. Do not
allow the sample gas to discharge into the room.
Use of airway modules during volume controlled
ventilation at low tidal volumes may reduce the amount of
gas delivered to the patient. Make sure that there is
appropriate gas delivery to the patient.
The size and fit of accessories may impact the measured
gas concentration values during ventilation at low tidal
volume. Always ensure the correct size and fit of
accessories according to patient type and application.
Gas module sample flow may reduce the tidal volume by
120 ml/min. Make sure to compensate for possible
reduction of tidal volume.
Do not apply pressurized air or gas to any outlet or tubing
connected to the airway modules. Excessive air or gas
pressure may destroy sensitive airway modules.
EtCO2 values displayed on the screen may differ from
blood gas readings.
Use only cables and accessories approved by GE
Healthcare Finland Oy. Other cables and accessories
6 Airway modules
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