Covidien Puritan Bennett 560 User Manual page 23

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To connect the ventilator to an external power source, first ensure the ventilator's I/O switch is
off (O). Then, connect the desired power cable to the ventilator. Finally, connect the power cable
to the external power source.
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To disconnect the ventilator from an external power source, first power-down the ventilator.
Then, disconnect the power cable from the external power source and, finally, the ventilator.
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Connect the external DC power source by first connecting the power cable to the ventilator and
then to the external DC source. Follow the reverse procedure to disconnect the device from the
external DC power source.
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Connect the external electrical power source by first connecting the power cable to the
ventilator and then to the external power source. Follow the reverse procedure to disconnect the
device from electrical power sources.
Warnings Regarding Oxygen
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The ventilator must not be used with flammable anesthetic substances.
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Oxygen therapy for patients with respiratory failure is a common and effective medical
prescription. However, be aware that inappropriate oxygen use may potentially lead to serious
complications, including, but not limited to, patient injury.
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Strictly follow the instructions provided in section
include the use of a flow regulator and special oxygen connector.
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To avoid injury to the patient and/or possible damage to the ventilator: before connecting the
ventilator to the oxygen supply, ensure a flow meter (flow regulator) is connected to the
ventilator to regulate the oxygen supply to the required specification.
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The Puritan Bennett™ 560 Ventilator can be used with an optional oxygen analyser with
minimum and maximum concentration alarms. Always measure the delivered oxygen with a
calibrated oxygen analyser (FIO
alarm in order to ensure that the prescribed oxygen concentration is delivered to the patient.
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The Puritan Bennett™ 560 Ventilator is designed to deliver a percentage of oxygen equal or
lower than 50%. Do not exceed this value as this may cause the ventilator to malfunction and
put the patient at risk.
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Ensure that the oxygen supply pressure to the machine never exceeds 7 psi (50 kPa) or a flow of
15 lpm. Refer to
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In the event of an oxygen leak, shut down the supply of oxygen at its source. In addition,
remove and/or keep any incandescent source away from the device, which may be enriched with
oxygen. Circulate fresh air into the room to bring the oxygen level down to normal.
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The hose connecting the ventilator to the oxygen source must be designed exclusively for use
with medical-grade oxygen. Under no circumstances should the oxygen hose be modified by the
user. In addition, the hose must be installed without the use of lubricants.
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Ensure that the only gas supplied to the ventilator through the dedicated oxygen supply
connector is medical-grade oxygen.
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The coupler must not remain connected to the oxygen connector unless it also connected to a
leak-proof, external oxygen gas source. When an oxygen supply is not being used with the
ventilator, disconnect the oxygen source completely from the ventilator.
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To prevent any interference with the internal sensors of the ventilator, do not install a humidifier
upstream of the ventilator.
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To ensure stability, when the Puritan Bennett™ 560 Ventilator is mounted on a cart, the weight
of the oxygen bottle should not exceed 14 kg (30 lbs).
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The oxygen supply hose ages even when it is not in use and should be replaced periodically. The
expiration date may be located on the back of the hose end-piece.
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The oxygen supply must be regulated using a flow meter connected to the source gas outlet.
User's Manual
kit) that features a minimum and maximum concentration
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Table A-8 on page A-3 for volume and sensitivity tolerances.
4.8.2, "Connecting the Oxygen
Safety Information
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