Dräger Narkomed 2B Operator's Instruction Manual page 54

Section 4
Preuse Checkout
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C. Make sure a 22 mm patient breathing circuit is connected
between the inspiratory and expiratory valves on the
absorber.
D. Make sure a 22 mm breathing hose is connected between
the ventilator hose terminal and the manual/automatic
selector valve breathing hose terminal.
E. Make sure a breathing bag of proper capacity and
appropriate construction is connected to the breathing bag
terminal of the breathing system.
F. Make sure the breathing pressure pilot line is properly
connected between the BREATHING PRESSURE interface
and either the absorber quick-connect fitting or the
appropriate fitting at or near the patient Y-piece.
G. Make sure the oxygen sensor and respiratory volume
sensor are properly installed.
*4. Make sure the absorber canisters are filled with CO
Consult the absorbent manufacturer's literature for information
on what signs to expect when the absorbent is exhausted. Replace
the absorbent when it appears exhausted. Make sure that the
color change represents the absorbent's true state of depletion
and is not due to regeneration after a rest period. Flushing the
anesthesia machine continuously with 100% oxygen for at least
one minute before the first case of the day is recommended.
Remove accumulated absorbent dust and water from the absorber
dust cup.
WARNING: Absorbent is caustic and is a strong eye, skin, and
NOTE:
5. Close all vaporizers and flow control valves. Check for free gas
passage in the patient breathing system. Wear a surgical mask to
inhale and exhale through the breathing system (each limb
individually, if possible). Verify the unidirectional flow in each
limb and then reconnect the tubing.
respiratory tract irritant. When emptying the
absorber dust cup, take care not to spill its caustic
contents.
When changing the CO
chip or crack the absorbent canister. Check the
canister for signs of damage, especially along the
rim, before reinstallation.
absorbent.
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absorbent, take care not to
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