General Warnings And Cautions - Dräger Oxylog 2000 plu Instructions For Use Manual

General WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

The following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS apply to
general operation of the device. WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS specific to subsystems or particular
features appear with those topics in later sections
of the manual.
Note on EMC/ESD risk for the device
function
General information on electromagnetic compatibil-
ity (EMC) pursuant to international EMC standard
IEC 60601-1-2:
Electromedical devices are subject to special pre-
cautionary measures concerning electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) and must be installed and put
into operation in accordance with the EMC informa-
tion. Refer to section "Technical Documentation for
the Oxylog 2000 plus according to EMC standard
IEC/EN 60601-1-2" on page 113.
Portable and mobile RF communications equip-
ment can affect medical electrical equipment.
WARNING
Ventilation monitoring is mandatory at all
times! Whenever a patient is connected to the
ventilator, constant attention by qualified
medical staff is required in order to provide
immediate corrective action in case of a
malfunction.
The operator shall not rely on the built-in
monitoring of the ventilator only and must
always assume full responsibility for proper
ventilation and patient safety in all situations.
Instructions for Use Oxylog 2000 plus SW 1.n
For Your Safety and that of Your Patients
WARNING
Keep a manual resuscitation bag available!
If a failure is detected in the ventilator and its
life-support functions can no longer be guar-
anteed (e.g. in case of a power failure or inter-
ruption in the medical gas supply), ventilation
must be started without delay with an inde-
pendent ventilation device (resuscitation bag)
– using PEEP and/or increased inspired O
concentration as necessary.
WARNING
Always use officially approved gas cylinders
and pressure regulators that comply with all
applicable regulations.
WARNING
For proper ventilation, always consider the
dead space of the total ventilation circuit when
setting ventilation parameters,
especially when applying small tidal volumes.
WARNING
Ventilation with increased oxygen concentra-
tions may be harmful to the patient. Oxygen
must be administered by medical profession-
als only.
Installing accessories
CAUTION
Installations to the basic device must be done in
accordance with the Instructions for Use of the
basic device. Make sure that the connection is
securely fitted onto the basic device system.
Strictly follow the Assembly Instructions and
Instructions for Use.
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