Inspecting The System - GE Carestation 620 User's Reference Manual

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Carestation 620/650/650c (A1)

Inspecting the system

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• Risk of fire. Limit the use of supplemental oxygen
concentrations to less than 30 percent when using a heat
source or device that may lead to combustion. Consult
facility risk management procedures to minimize the risk
of fire if an oxygen concentration of more than 30 percent
is required for any reason.
• This system is not intended for use where the
surrounding oxygen concentration is in excess of 25
percent. Increased oxygen concentrations can result in
an increased risk of fire.
See "Device standards IEC 60601-1:2005" and "Integral system
components" for information regarding monitoring built into this
device.
Before using the system, make sure that:
• The equipment is not damaged.
• Components are correctly attached.
• The breathing circuit is correctly connected and not damaged.
• The breathing system is correctly assembled and contains
sufficient absorbent. Refer to the "Cleaning and Sterilization"
manual for breathing system assembly instructions.
• The vaporizers are locked in position and contain sufficient
agent.
• Pipeline gas supplies are connected and the pressures are
correct.
• Cylinder valves are closed.
• Models with cylinder supplies have a cylinder wrench attached
to the system.
• Models with cylinder supplies have a reserve supply of O2
connected to the machine during system checkout.
• The necessary emergency equipment is available and in good
condition.
• Equipment for airway maintenance, manual ventilation, tracheal
intubation, and IV administration is available and in good
condition. In the case of system failure, the lack of immediate
access to alternative means of ventilation can result in patient
injury.
• Applicable anesthetic and emergency drugs are available.
• Check that the brake is set to prevent movement.
• The power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. The mains
indicator comes on when AC power is connected. If the indicator
is not on, the system does not have mains (electrical) power.
Use a different outlet, close the circuit breaker, or replace or
connect the power cable.
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