Secretion Canister; Secretion Canister Overview; Pop-Off Valve; Connecting The Secretion Canister - Atmos Thorax C 051 Operating Instructions Manual

3.3.2 Secretion canister

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Important safety instructions
on the secretion canister

3.3.2.1 Secretion canister overview

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3.3.2.2 Pop-off valve

The pop-off valve  is a protection against the occurrence of high pressure which could lead to a tension
pneumothorax. The valve opens at a high pressure of ≥10 mbar within the canister.

3.3.2.3 Connecting the secretion canister

Always use the original ATMOS single use secretion canister
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Vacuum connection system
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The vacuum connection between device and canister is set up
immediately after connection!
For hygienic reasons we advise you to exchange hoses and canister
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together.
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1. Cautiously withdraw the secretion canister from the wrapping.
Affix the canister´s guide to the device´s guide on the back side of the
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drainage unit (see device overview). Hold the canister slightly angled
to the device.
2. Push the secretion canister towards the ATMOS
they connect palpably and audibly and the release button returns to its
initial position.
3. Perform a slight pull-check on the canister to make sure that it is
connected securely and tightly to the device.
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Pop-off valve (10 mbar high
pressure)
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Connection to the drainage
unit (protected by a
hydrophobic bacterial filter)
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Scales (in ml)
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Connection to patient
(secretion channel)
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Connection to patient
(measuring and rinsing system)
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Cover lid of the secretion
channel
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Cover lid for the connection to
the suction unit
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Cover lid for the pop-off
valve
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Canister guide
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