6.5.2 Preliminary checks – Flowmeter box
The preliminary tests have the aim to verify the correct connection and functionality of
anaesthesia unit and of all its modules.
User's Manual, DU3310103-MRI / rev.3 - 02.05.2019
Before using the anaesthesia unit on a patient it is necessary to
perform a series of preliminary tests to verify the correct unit
operation.
The list of preliminary tests is available at the end of the present
chapter.
The preliminary tests must be performed:
•
every time that the anaesthesia unit is turned on and used
•
every time that is effected a connection or an important
component is replaced (e.g., valves group, patient circuit, oxygen
cells)
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Supply the anaesthesia unit through the main switch (cfr. 6.3.9).
•
Turn the ventilator on by the membrane key on front side of
ventilator (cfr. 6.3.9).
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STAND-BY operative mode.
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