Function; Hose Rinsing; Gravity Drainage Mode While Using The Drainage System - Atmos C 051 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

6.0 Function

6.1

Hose rinsing

• The ATMOS C 051 Thorax has an automatic hose rinsing function which works periodically.
• The rinsing process transports secretion located in the secretion hose into the secretion
canister.
• The rinsing process is initiated by opening a valve located in the measuring and rinsing hose.
• The manufacturer's default setting for the period between 2 rinsing cycles is 3 minutes.
6.2

Gravity drainage mode while using the drainage system

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A physiological vacuum can be generated by setting the target
vacuum to -5 mbar (press the button
The automatic warning messages as well as all measuring
functions and hose rinsing are retained. Thus, the physiological
vacuum in the thorax is maintained while preserving the digital
safety features.
The drainage system must be positioned at the same height
as the patient catheter.
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Vac
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