General Safety Instructions - Hoffrichter point 2 User Manual

General safety instructions

• Read this user's manual through carefully before using the respiratory therapy
device for the first time.
• Keep the manual close to the device so that you can refer to it immediately if
necessary.
• In the event of problems, adverse events or unusual behavior of the device (e.g.
during commissioning, use or maintenance), the operator of the device must be
informed immediately and the incidents documented. The contact details of the
operator are usually found on the device.
• A doctor should be consulted if dryness of the mucous membranes in the nose
and throat, sinus discomfort, ear ache, runny nose, over sensitive reactions of
the skin, irritability, loss of voice, orientation or memory impairment occur when
using the device.
• The device must only be used by persons who have fully read and understood
this user's manual before commissioning and have familiarized themselves with
the device.
• The device must only be used on the responsibility and prescription of the physician.
• Setting the therapy pressure and the device configuration (accessories) should be
carried out for each patient individually.
• The effectiveness of the therapy-relevant settings should be checked regularly.
• The device must only be used on patients whose clinical picture requires it.
• The responsible operator of the device must ensure that the accessories and other
components are compatible with the device. We recommend the use of the
accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer for the device.
• The device must not be used with flammable anesthetics or ambient air that
contains explosive gases. This may cause fires or explosions.
18 Safety Information
Risk of injury from incorrect device settings!
• Only qualified, trained, specialist medical staff under the
supervision of a physician may make settings on the respira-
tory therapy device.
• Check the therapy parameter settings after servicing work.
Risk of infection from germs!
• The directions given in this user's manual and the applicable
regulations of the hospital or nursing home must be adhered
to when hygienically preparing and cleaning the device.
• Replacement intervals for consumables must be observed.
The expiry date must also be observed.