Purpose - Atmos S 351 Operating Instructions Manual

3.0 Purpose

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The ATMOS S 351 Natal is especially used for the extraction
cup birth and is, in addition, a suction system for use in dia-
gnostic and therapeutic medicine and invasive surgery. It is
especially designed for the removal by suction, collecting and
fi xing of secretions, bodily fl uids, tissue parts, rinsing fl uids,
gases and foreign bodies.
Special application ranges:
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Gynaecology, obstetrics: for suction curettage, aspiration
biopsy, vacuum extraction, freeing of air passages and
as breast pump (removal of galactostasis and removal of
milk).
The suction hose must never come into direct contact with
the patient. A suction catheter, suction attachment or medical
suction instruments must always be used.
The ATMOS S 351 Natal must not be used:
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Outwith human medicine.
For removal of fl ammable or explosive liquids or gases.
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For drainage with a low vacuum (e.g. mediastinal-, thora-
cic-, or pleural drainage).