Function; Hose Rinsing; Gravity Drainage Mode While Using The Drainage System; Operation Of The Secretion Canister For Temporary Gravity Drainage - Atmos S 201 Thorax Operating Instructions Manual

6.0 Function

6.1 Hose rinsing

• The ATMOS S 201 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.
If the water lock function is being used, air bubbles are likely to appear during the hose rinsing
period. These air bubbles occur at regular intervals according to the set period duration of the
hose rinsing and have nothing to do with the patient's condition (e.g. fistula).
The automatic hose rinsing is indicated by the

6.2 Gravity drainage mode while using the drainage system

6.3 Operation of the secretion canister for temporary gravity
drainage
Operation of the secretion canister for temporary gravity drainage is only permitted with
312.1150.5 and 312.1120.0. For 312.1140.0 the use for temporary gravity drainage is prohibited
(see chapter '7.0 Accessories, consumables and spare parts' on page 48).
It is mandatory to fill the water lock in the secretion canister for temporary gravity drainage.
1. Set the desired target vacuum (max. -18 mbar) on the activated device and wait until the
target vacuum is reached. Thus, at the beginning the target vacuum is set for temporary
gravity drainage in the secretion canister.
2. Afterwards, stop therapy by pressing the
3. Clamp the measuring and rinsing hose and remove it from the drainage system.
4. The bacterial and viral filter of the measuring and rinsing hose (chapter "3.3.3 Connecting the
hose system" on page 26) can also be inserted into the cover cap to seal the secretion hose
(chapter "3.3.2.1 Secretion canister system overview -
5. Then press the release button to remove the secretion canister from the drainage system
(chapter "3.2 Device overview" on page 20).
6. Place the secretion canister below the thorax in an upright position for temporary gravity
drainage.
Make sure that the patient hose has no loops and/or kinks, as this could hinder the drainage
of fluids and air.
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During normal operation, the filling of the water lock in the
secretion canister is optional.
A physiological vacuum can be generated by setting the target
vacuum to -5 mbar (press the symbol
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.
Versions with a water lock" on page 23).
symbol in the display.
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