Disposable Bacteria Filter - Siare Siaretron 4000 User Manual

6.4.2 Disposable bacteria filter

Disposable
bacteria filter
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CAUTION
It is important to use a disposable bacteria filter at the expiratory port of
ventilator between the patient circuit's expiratory limb and the expiratory
flow sensor.
Do not clean or re-use if the filters are the
disposable type.
WARNING !! Risk of device failure
Disposable bacteria filter.
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Do not attempt to sterilize and reuse a disposable bacterial /HEPA filter.
It is meant for single use.
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Do not use filters that aren't in sealed pack.
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Do not try to dry the filter and reuse in the same patient in case of
increased resistance.
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Do not use it longer than the time-period recommended by
manufacturer.
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Do not use filters that had exceeded the expiry date.
Disposable bacteria filter.
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Replace the bacterial filter as per manufacturer's advice (24 - 72 hours).
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If used with humidifier, change the filter more frequently (as and when
the resistance increases or patient's "work of breathing" increases).
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Immediately replace the filter if it is stained with blood, secretions or
other human fluid
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Check the expiry date before using on patient.
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Change the filter early if nebulisation is done frequently.
Components that cannot be
destroyed should be sterilized
and disinfected according to
local standards.
User manual, DU3065104