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Chapter 2: Safety warnings
General safety instructions
Risk of infection due to germs!
Hygienically preparing and cleaning the device must be per-
formed according to this user’s manual and the applicable
regulations of the hospital or nursing home.
Risk of injury due to incorrect device settings!
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Only qualified, trained, specialist medical staff under the
supervision of a physician may make adjustments to the
ventilator.
Risk of injury due to incorrect accessories!
Manufacturer tested and approved accessories are recom-
mended for the device. If other accessories are used, this may
lead to insufficient ventilation or the use of hazardous mate-
rials may lead to further, secondary complications.
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Please read first this user’s manual carefully and in its entirety before first using
the ventilator.
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Keep the instructions in close proximity to the device for immediate reference if
necessary.
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In case of problems, unexpected events or unusual device behaviour (e.g. during
commissioning, use or maintenance), inform the device operator immediately and
document the incidents. You will generally find the operator contact data on the
device as well as in the medical device book.
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The device must only be used by persons who have fully read and understood
this user’s manual before commissioning and have familiarised themselves with
the device. Disregarding these instructions can lead to life-threatening situations
for the patient.
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In cases of emergency, an alternative ventilation option, such as a second ventilator
or an emergency ventilation bag, must be available at all times and for use by
the attending person.
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The device must only be used on the responsibility and prescription of the physician.
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The device must only be used on patients whose clinical record indicate it.
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LAVI is not intended for use in vehicles, planes or helicopters.
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Please take the care to ensure that the patient remains connected to the tubing
circuit during ventilation.
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The device must not be used with flammable anaesthetics or ambient air that
contains explosive gases. This may cause fires or explosions.
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Before being used again on another patient, all parts that come into contact with
respiratory gas must be treated hygienically.
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Equipment that is not part of the ventilation system must not be connected.
Summary of Contents for LAVI
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Page 18: ...18 Chapter 1 Introduction ...
Page 26: ...26 Chapter 2 Safety warnings ...
Page 27: ...Chapter 3 Description of device 27 Chapter 3 Description of Device ...
Page 33: ...Chapter 3 Description of device 33 Chapter 4 Commissioning ...
Page 51: ...Chapter 5 Device operation 51 Chapter 5 Operating the Device ...
Page 75: ...Chapter 6 Alarms and messages 75 Chapter 7 Cleaning and Exchange of Components ...
Page 81: ...Chapter 8 Routine checks and maintenance work 81 Chapter 8 Routine Tests and Maintenance Work ...
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Page 85: ...Chapter 9 Appendix 85 Chapter 9 Annex ...
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