Indications And Contraindications; Further Information On Application; Indications; Contraindications - Dräger Primus SW 4.5n Instructions For Use Manual

Application

Indications and contraindications

Indications

Primus is intended for inhalational anesthesia and/
or patient ventilation in accordance with its intended
use during surgical or diagnostic procedures.

Further information on application

Environment of use

Primus is designed for use in areas in which thera-
peutic or diagnostic procedures can be performed.
WARNING
Risk of explosion and fire
The medical device is not approved for use in
areas where oxygen concentrations greater
than 25 Vol%, or combustible or explosive gas
mixtures are likely to occur.
WARNING
Risk of device failure and/or danger to patient
Magnetic fields may negatively influence the
proper function of the medical device, thus
endangering the patient or user.
The medical device must not be used in the vi-
cinity of magnetic resonance imagers (MRI,
NMR, NMI).
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Contraindications

For patients with suspected malignant hyperther-
mia: Do not use any volatile anesthetic agents or
Primus with residual concentrations of these gases
above 5 ppm.
Do not perform long term low-flow anesthesia on
patients with ketoacidosis or patients under the in-
fluence of alcohol. Otherwise, there is a risk of ac-
etone accumulation in the patient.
Do not use Primus in the following environments:
– Outside buildings
– On intensive care units
– During patient transport
– In vehicles, airplanes, or helicopters
Instructions for use Primus SW 4.5n