Philips Respironics E30 User Manual page 10

Philips Respironics E30 User Manual
Patient You should not rely on any single alarm to detect a patient disconnect condition. The
disconnect
Low Minute Ventilation and Apnea alarms should be used in conjunction with the
Patient Disconnect alarm.
Test the operation of the patient disconnect function daily and whenever a change is
made to the circuit. An increase in circuit resistance can prevent proper operation of
some alarms.
Power cord Route the power cord to the outlet in a way that will prevent the cord from being
tripped over or interfered with by chairs or other furniture.
This device is activated when the power cord is connected.
Use only power cords supplied by Philips Respironics for this device. Use of power
cords not supplied by Philips Respironics may cause overheating or damage to the
device.
Accessories Ensure accessories and parts are compatible before you connect a patient to the
device. Consult the accessory's instructions before use. Electronic accessories that
are not intended for use with this device may cause adverse performance including:
increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this
equipment.
Oxygen When administering fixed-flow supplemental oxygen, the oxygen concentration
may not be constant. The inspired oxygen concentration will vary, depending on
the pressures, patient flows and circuit leak. Substantial leaks may reduce the
inspired oxygen concentration to less than the expected value. Appropriate patient
monitoring should be used, as medically indicated, such as an alarming pulse
oximeter.
When using oxygen with this system, the oxygen supply must comply with local
regulations for medical oxygen.
Do not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure oxygen source.
Use an SpO
Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the
presence of an open flame.
Do not use the device in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture in
combination with oxygen or air, in the presence of nitrous oxide, or in an oxygen-
enriched environment.
Do not use the device near a source of toxic or harmful vapors.
When using oxygen with this system, turn the device on before turning on the
oxygen. Turn the oxygen off before turning the device off. This will prevent oxygen
accumulation in the device. Explanation of the Warning: When the device is not
in operation and the oxygen flow is left on, oxygen delivered into the tubing may
accumulate within the device's enclosure. Oxygen accumulated in the device
enclosure will create a risk of fire.
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monitor to verify patient's oxygenation level.
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