Checks Before Usage - Maquet ROTAFLOW User Manual

3 When the ROTAFLOW Centrifugal Pump stops, and a flow within ± 1 l/min is
displayed, press the "Zero adjustment" button for three seconds to calibrate
flow measurement to zero.
4.3.1 BUBBLE MONITORING: PERFORMANCE TEST
Check that the ROTAFLOW System stops, an acoustic alarm is emitted and the
status display shows
You must reset the bubble sensor after a bubble intervention. To do so, press the
"Bubble override" button briefly (less than 3 seconds).
4.3.2 LEVEL MONITORING: PERFORMANCE TEST
Check that the ROTAFLOW System stops, an acoustic alarm is emitted, and the
status display shows
than the arrow of the level sensor pad.
WARNING!
Repeat the performance test whenever the level sensor pad is moved. If there is
a malfunction, try a new level sensor pad.
4.4

CHECKS BEFORE USAGE

Check that the ROTAFLOW System is functioning.
Check that the speed display matches the speed set on the flow regulator.
Check that the correct mode has been set for the ROTAFLOW Console (
"Modes", page 31).
Check that the patient-specific lower flow limit (FLIM) is set correctly (
"Selecting settings", page 33). If the flow is too low, this may be dangerous and
harm the patient.
Check every intervention selected by simulating an alarm condition:
– "STAND AL" mode:
– Bubble monitoring: Performance test (
– Level monitoring: Performance test (
– Modes "ART" and "ART PULS".
Monitoring via monitoring systems of heart-lung machine (
for heart-lung machine).
[STOP BUB] when a bubble passes the bubble sensor.
[STOP LEV] when the level of liquid in the reservoir is lower
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