Filling The Vaporizer - Dräger Narkomed 2B Operator's Instruction Manual

Section 5 - Operation
Vaporizer
Turning the
Vaporizer Off

Filling the Vaporizer

5-2-4
To turn the vaporizer off, turn the vaporizer handwheel to "0" (zero-point
interlock) and make sure the button engages. Do not interrupt the fresh
gas flow until you have turned off the vaporizer.
NOTE: If you will not be using the vaporizer for a long period of
time (longer than one month), or if the vaporizer will be
removed from the anesthesia machine, drain the
anesthetic agent from the vaporizer.
Before filling a vaporizer, identify the filling system on the device as one
of the following:
• Open funnel system
• Key indexed safety system
When you have identified the filling system, locate the appropriate
procedure and read it entirely before filling the device.
WARNING: Do not inhale anesthetic vapors while filling the vaporizer.
Uncontrolled inhalation of anesthetic vapors is injurious to
health.
Before filling a vaporizer, note the expiration date of the anesthetic
agent. Do not use anesthetics beyond the date of expiration.
CAUTION: Each vaporizer is specifically designed and calibrated for
one particular anesthetic agent. Do not fill a vaporizer
with any anesthetic other than the particular agent
indicated on the vaporizer.
• The Isoflurane vaporizer must be filled with Isoflurane
only (trade names: Forane, Forene, Aerrane).
• The Enflurane vaporizer must be filled with Enflurane
only (trade names: Ethrane, Alyrane).
• The Halothane vaporizer must be filled with Halothane
only (trade name: Fluothane).
• The Desflurane vaporizer must be filled with
Desflurane only (trade name: Suprane).
• The Sevoflurane vaporizer must be filled with
Sevoflurane only (trade name: Ultane).
Do not use a vaporizer that has been inadvertently filled with the wrong
anesthetic. Drain the vaporizer and return the device to North American
Dräger's Technical Service Department.