Weinmann VENTIlogic LS Instructions For Use Manual page 31

patient circuit or, if a single patient circuit is used, that exhaled volume is
monitored separately.
3.1.2 Operating the device
Warning!
•Do not cover the device with blankets etc. The air inlet would be blocked and
the device could overheat. This may lead to inadequate therapy and to damage
to the device.
• All device openings must be freely accessible and may not be blocked by objects.
• Maintain a safe distance between the therapy device and devices which emit HF
radiation (e.g. cell phones - see page 111), otherwise there may be
malfunctions.
• In order to prevent reinfection in the case of infectious diseases, we recommend
using a bacteria filter.
• The device is not suitable for use in an environment at risk of explosion.
• The device may not be operated with flammable anesthetics, nor may flammable
anesthetics be kept in the vicinity of the therapy device. Risk of fire/explosion!
• Ensure that ventilation tubes and cables are routed so that they cannot lead to
the patient being strangled.
• Ensure that there are no small parts close to the patient, otherwise they might
get into the patient's respiratory flow and put him/her at risk.
• Masks of third-party manufacture may only be used following authorization by
the manufacturer, Weinmann. The success of therapy is put in jeopardy by the
use of unauthorized masks or other types of patient/ventilator interface.
• If a pneumotachograph with a high flow resistance is used to determine flow at
the start of therapy or to check it, this may restrict trigger function. In the event
of queries, contact the manufacturer, Weinmann.
• No antistatic or electrically conductive tubes may be used.
• Please observe Section "6. Hygiene treatment" on page 65 to prevent infection
or bacterial contamination.
• With valve ventilation, masks with integrated or separate leakage ventilation are
prohibited.
• With leakage ventilation, only full-face masks with an integrated emergency
exhalation valve may be used.
Safety instructions
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