Getting Started - Dräger PulmoVista 500 Bedienungsanleitung

Getting started

Attaching the patient interface
The following safety information has been added:
WARNING
Risk of infection
Before each use, reprocess the medical
device and all accessories in accordance with
the instructions for use of the main device,
see chapter "Cleaning and disinfection" in the
instructions for use for PulmoVista 500.
Observe the hospital hygiene regulations!
The following safety information has been added:
WARNING
Risk of strangulation
If the patient cable is positioned close to the
neck, there is a risk of strangulation.
Ensure, e.g., through appropriate cable
management, that the patient cable does not
restrict the patient's airways.
Take additional precautions to avoid
strangulation.
WARNING
Risk of excessive leakage current
When more than four additional applied parts
from other devices are used together with
PulmoVista 500, make sure that the overall
patient leakage current is below the safety
limit specified in the standard IEC 60601-1.
CAUTION
Avoid damage to the cables by gripping the plugs
when disconnecting parts of the patient cable
assembly instead of pulling on the cables.
Supplement PulmoVista 500
Preparing the patient
1 Clean the respective skin areas properly.
Ensure that the respective skin surface is free
of body fluids or material which may impede
electrode contact.
2 Remove chest hair as necessary to ensure
proper electrode contact.
Attaching the electrode belt
The following safety information has been added:
CAUTION
Risk of skin irritation and skin injuries
The electrode belt may cause skin irritation or skin
injury.
Only use electrode belts of a suitable size so that
only slight stretching of the electrode belt is
required.
Check the patient's skin regularly, e.g., every
2 hours, for irritation, wounds, or other signs of
skin injury. If necessary, open or remove the
electrode belt.
Do not use the electrode belt for more than
24 hours consecutively on the same patient.
CAUTION
Danger of unstable circulation
Positioning the electrode belt may lead to
hemodynamic instability in patients with unstable
circulation.
Do not attach the electrode belt to patients where
this may pose a risk of hemodynamic instability.
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