Ambu Mark III Manual

1. Warning and caution statements
WARNING
• Insufficient, reduced, or no airflow may result in brain damage
to the patient being ventilated.
• For use by CPR-trained personnel only. A tight seal between
face and mask is essential. Failure to achieve atight seal
may result in reduced or no ventilation. Make sure that the
personnel are made familiar with the contents of this manual.
• Watch the movement of the chest and listen for the expiratory
airflow from the valve to check the efficiency of the ventilation.
Failure to do so may result in insufficient ventilation.
• IMMEDIATELY switch to mouth-to nose or mouth-to mouth
ventilation according to local recommendations if efficient
ventilation cannot be obtained with this device. Failure to do
so may result in insufficient ventilation.
• Do not smoke or use near open flames when using oxygen.
Fire may result.
• Do not use the resuscitator in a toxic or hazardous
atmosphere unless a gas filter is connected to the inlet valve
of the bag. Injury may result. See section 5.4 for details.
CAUTION
• U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order
of a physician (USA and Canada only).
• Following unpacking and any disassembly of the resuscitator
it is important to check that all parts are in perfect condition
and then to reassemble them correctly. A complete test for
correct operation should be performed before use or storage
of the resuscitator.
• The check for correct operation, according to section 8.1 3),
should also be performed immediately prior to use.
• If the resuscitator with attachments is placed on standby for
emergency use, such kit should be inspected at regular
intervals to assure integrity.
• Avoid contact with oil and grease. Such products may affect
the integrity of the resuscitator materials. In case of exposure,
clean thoroughly.
• Oil or grease should not be used in close proximity to oxygen
equipment - fire may result.
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