Use - Preliminary Tests; Introduction To Preliminary Tests - Siare Morpheus ND User Manual

4.7

Use - Preliminary tests

To obtain better performances, leave the anaesthesia unit working for at least 15
minutes, before patient connection or before executing preliminary checks.
This operation will allow the system to reach the correct temperature for the
spirometry.

4.7.1 Introduction to preliminary tests

Before using the anaesthesia unit on a patient, it is necessary to perform some preliminary tests in
order to check that the equipment is properly operating.
The preliminary aim to verify the correct connection and functionality of the anaesthesia unit and all
its components.
Before starting preliminary tests, the Morpheus_ND anaesthesia unit must be:
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prepared for the use (cfr. Maintenance, Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation)
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correctly positioned
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all accessories and devices for correct operation must be predisposed
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electric power and gas supplies must be connected
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it is used a patient simulator fixed to the terminal of supplied patient circuit.
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The list of preliminary tests is available at the end of this chapter or at chapter 8
APPENDIX .
CAUTION
The preliminary tests should be performed:
each time the anaesthesia unit is turned ON and used
or whenever a connection is made or an important component is replaced (patient
circuit, oxygen probe, flow sensor, etc...)
The patient simulator suggested for tests and checks is
which is equipped with variable compliance and resistance.
SIARE code LS.AB.001
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