Caution - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

2.2 Caution

CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Danger of injury
A misplaced drainage system and a misplaced patient hose could
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hinder the drainage of air and liquids.
A complete blocking of the system during the drainage of liquids and
air could cause a rise in pressure and thus lead to a pressure
pneumothorax.
Place the drainage system below the thorax and check the patient
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hose for bends and cloggings which could hinder the drainage of
liquids and air.
Immediate reaction is required in case of the "vacuum too low" alarm.
Danger of injury
If the fl uid level in the canister is too high it could cause a blockage
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and thus a pressure pneumothorax.
 Exchange the canister when the maximum fi lling level is reached to
secure the patients safety.
Defective components in the system have to be exchanged immediately.
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The patient hose connection should be checked regularly for correct
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functioning.
Danger of injury
A bent hose could cause a pressure pneumothorax.
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The bending of the patient hose leads to an interruption of the therapy
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and incorrect measurements.
The hose should not be bent.
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Danger of injury
A vacuum over -70 mbar could cause pain and injury to the patient.
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Only under medical indication a vacuum over 70 mbar may be adju-
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sted.