Product Description - Verathon GlideScope Cobalt AVL Single-Use Operation & Maintenance Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The GlideScope AVL system is an ideal tool for physicians and other healthcare professionals who need to
effectively manage routine to difficult airways. It is useful for the intubation of normal airways, anterior
airways, neonatal patients, obese patients, and patients with limited neck extension. Additionally, it is
useful for teaching purposes, verification of endotracheal tube (ETT) placement, nasal intubation, and
ETT exchange. The AVL is easy to learn, use, and teach. It is ideal for acute care settings and emergency
environments. It also integrates into standard ED, OR, ICU, and NICU applications.
The AVL system combines a high‑resolution, full‑color digital camera with an integrated LED light source and
Reveal™ anti‑fog feature. The AVL video batons and GlideScope Direct blade connect directly to a full‑color,
digital video monitor for real‑time viewing.
The AVL system is recommended for use with an endotracheal tube stylet, particularly the GlideRite
Stylet, which complements the AVL blade angle. For more information about the stylet, see the GlideRite
Rigid Stylet Operations and Maintenance Manual.
COBALT AVL MONITOR
The monitor can store up to one hour of video (approximately 40 typical intubations), which you can
download to a USB flash drive for archiving and further review. The monitor also has a DVI video output
through an HDMI connector. It is recommended that you use the HDMI‑to‑DVI cable provided by Verathon
to connect to an external monitor that is approved for medical use. You can operate the monitor by
connecting it to the medical‑grade power supply provided by Verathon or by using the internal, rechargeable
lithium‑ion battery.
Verathon creates software updates for the Cobalt AVL Monitor as needed. This manual documents the most
current version of the Cobalt AVL Monitor software. If your monitor does not function as described in this
manual, or to determine if your software should be updated, contact Verathon Customer Care.
Figure 1. Cobalt AVL Monitor
Operations & Maintenance Manual: Important Information
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