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damaging the cuff during intubation.
• Do not use the tube if the cuff is
damaged. Various bony anatomical
structures such as teeth, or any
intubation aid with sharp surfaces in
the intubation path can damage cuff
intregrity. Care must be taken to avoid
damaging the thin-walled cuff during
intubation, which may result in the
patient requiring traumatic extubation
and reintubation.
• The cuff needs to be completely
deflated prior to repositioning the tube.
Movement of the tube with an inflated
cuff may result in damage to the cuff
or in patient injury, which may result in
medical interventions.
• If the tube is lubricated prior to intubation,
it is essential to verify that the lubricant
has not entered or occluded the tube
lumen or cuff-filling system, thereby
preventing ventilation or damaging the
cuff. Ventilation and proper functioning
of the cuff may be impaired.
• Reliance on the graduated black depth
marks on the tube should not substitute
for expert judgment. The user should
be aware of anatomical variations,
including the length of the airway.
Intubation and extubation should
be performed following currently
accepted medical techniques.
• VivaSight-SL's location should be
verified every time the patient is
moved. Should extreme flexion of the
head (chin-to-chest) or movement of
the patient (e.g., to lateral or prone
positions) occur after intubation, ensure
that VivaSight-SL remains in place.
• Do not use an intubation stylet other
than provided with the VivaSight-SL.
• Electronic equipment and the
VivaSight-SL system may affect the
normal function of each other. If the
VivaSight-SL system is used adjacent
to or stacked with other equipment,
observe and verify normal operation
of both the VivaSight-SL system and
the other electronic equipment prior
to using it. It may be necessary to
adopt procedures for mitigation,
such as reorientation or relocation
of the equipment or shielding of the
room in which it is used. Consult
the tables in appendix 1 (English
version) for guidance in placing the
VivaSight-SL system.
• Portable RF
equipment (including peripherals
such as antenna cables and external
antennas) should be used no closer
than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of
the system, including cables specified
by the manufacturer. Otherwise,
degradation of the performance of
this equipment could result.
• The VivaSight-SL is not to be
used when delivering flammable
anaesthetics to the patient. This could
potentially cause patient injury.
• Be careful to check whether the image
on the screen is a live image or a
recorded image.
• The surface temperature of the
VivaSight-SL is likely to reach above
43 °C when the tube is placed
outside the patient. Therefore switch
off the monitor after the preuse test
and switch it back on immediately
before use, to prevent the risk of
having an impact on the tissue. The
surface temperature on the Adapter
Cable is likely to reach between
41 °C and 43 °C.
• Prior to use, check that the pouch seal
is intact and there are no impurities or
damage on the product such as rough
surfaces, sharp edges or protrusions
which may harm the patient.
CAUTIONS
• Use of HF equipment in the immediate
proximity of the Vivasight SL may lead
to impaired image quality.
• To ensure secure placement once
the connector has been loosened
or removed, the connector and the
corresponding part of the tube shall
be cleaned with ethanol prior to
reconnecting the connector.
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