Hazard Information - Spacelabs BleaseSirius Technical Manual

• Do not obstruct the drive gas exhaust. An obstruction may lead to the
ventilator not functioning correctly.
9.9.5

Hazard Information

Warnings
1. USE OF EQUIPMENT
Incorrect use of the equipment described herein may result in injury to the
patient. Read this manual before operating the machine. You must be familiar
with the machine and its functions before using it on a patient.
2. SHORT INSPIRATORY TIMES
Short inspiratory times may result in inconsistent breath delivery. Avoid control
combinations that may produce very short inspiratory times (<150ms).
3. PRESSURE LIMITING
Pressure limiting is a safety feature and is also used in adult and pediatric mode
to provide ventilation (Pressure Control). It should not be used for any other
purpose, such as creation of micro-breaths or emulation of specialized high
frequency/low volume ventilation systems, otherwise injury to the patient may
result.
4. PATIENT CIRCUIT DISCONNECTION
Patient circuit disconnection is a hazard to the patient. Take extreme care to
prevent such an occurrence.
5. AUDIBLE ALARM
An audible alarm indicates an anomalous condition that may result in damage
to the equipment or injury to the patient. The cause of each alarm should be
investigated and any necessary measures taken to remove the alarm condition.
6. REDUCED MINUTE VOLUME
If the supply gas pressure is reduced, the patient minute volume may be
reduced and injury to the patient may result. Do not use the ventilator if the
supply pressure cannot be maintained.
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