Verathon GlideScope Operators & Service Manual
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- Page 1 The GlideScope® Video Intubation System Operator & Service Manual 2003 GlideScope® Operator & Service Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.1 Intended Use ..............9 3.2 Clinical Application Instructions .......... 10 - 11 IV. MAINTENANCE 4.1 General Maintenance Information ........12 4.2 Cleaning the GlideScope® Video Laryngoscope ....12 - 14 4.3 Inspection ................15 4.4 Troubleshooting ..............15 4.5 Contact Information ............15 4.6 Replacement Parts ............. -
Page 3: General Information Page
GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction The GlideScope® Video Intubation System is a camera laryngoscope that displays an unobstructed view of the vocal cords on a monitor. It is ideal for a variety of situations and airways when used by physicians and healthcare professionals. -
Page 4: Features
The GlideScope® video laryngoscope can be easily detached from the video cable for sterilization The GlideScope® is equipped with a cover plug to protect the multi pin connector during sterilization An easily accessible quick reference card containing general use and cleaning instructions that may be attached to the control unit 1.3 Specifications... - Page 5 Green LED on front panel Approvals: FDA Registered 2891, 2892 CSA 22.2 No. 601.1 Approved ~Class 1 Device IEC 601.1 Approved Health Canada License No. 31781 CE Requirement met ~Class 2 Device UL 2601-1, IEC 601.1/601.2.18 2003 GlideScope® Operator & Service Manual...
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Page 6: Installation
Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button and observe the view from the GlideScope®. Note that there should be a small portion of the upper left hand corner and the top of the screen that will be black. The black image is a section of the GlideScope®... -
Page 7: Controls And Connectors
Controls: Monitor: POWER button – when first pressed the green indicator light beside the button will light up and the GlideScope® System will activate. When pressed a second time the GlideScope® will power down. MENU button – when pressed will allow selection of the following options: Brightness –... -
Page 8: Unpacking Assembly & Installation
18-20 unit level. 12. The system is now ready for clinical use. Do not attach articles on the GlideScope® stand that are not related to the GlideScope® System! 2003 GlideScope® Operator & Service Manual... -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Intended Use The GlideScope® System is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to obtain a clear unobstructed view of the vocal cords for medical procedures. The GlideScope® may be useful for the following procedures:... -
Page 10: Clinical Application Instructions
The angulation of the screen is adjusted for best viewing. GlideScope® Insertion The GlideScope® is inserted down the midline of the tongue, the epiglottis is readily apparent. The blade in this example is inserted to lift the epiglottis directly Miller style. - Page 11 2. The “hesitation of the tube” is managed by withdrawing the stylet approximately 4cms. and withdrawing the GlideScope® 1-2 cms. This allows the glottis to drop down and makes the angle of approach of the endotracheal tube more favorable. With continuous gentle advancement intubation will rarely require more than 30-60 secs.
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Page 12: Maintenance
Cap in storage position Now that the cap is in cleaning position, protecting cable connection, the GlideScope® is prepared with a wash in a detergent such as Accel KDS Concentrated Instrument Cleaner & Disinfectant, available through Virox Technologies Inc., Manu-Klenz® or an enzymatic debridement agent such as Medzyme® to remove all foreign material from the surface of the device. - Page 13 Steris® Cycle: The medical grade electrical connector cap is taken off of its parking position on top of the GlideScope® and is placed into the electrical plug to protect this area. Then the GlideScope® is placed into the Steris® machine to commence the cycle.
- Page 14 Sterrad® unit during the cycle will result in dislodgement of the plug resulting in exposure of the electrical connector to the hydrogen peroxide. The GlideScope® is then placed in a Sterrad® sealing bag and is exposed to the cleaning cycle.
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Page 15: Inspection
Autoclaving or Exposure to excessive temperature Saturn does not approve of autoclaving or exposure to temperatures in excess of 80°C. The GlideScope® unit has a silver temperature indicator that will change to black if the unit has had excessive temperature. -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
4.6 Replacement Parts To obtain parts or additional information regarding your GlideScope® video intubation system, write, phone or fax: POST: Saturn Biomedical Systems Inc. 7033 Antrim Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5J 4M5 EMAIL: info@saturnbiomedical.com PHONE: 604-439-3009 FAX: 604-439-3039 To ensure prompt service, please include the following information with your order:... - Page 17 GlideScope® Video Intubation System C (GlideScope®, Control Unit – with monitor, video cable, power cord, manuals, & reference card) GS1001-30 GlideScope® Bundle A (GlideScope®, Control Unit – no monitor, video cable, power cord, stand, manuals, & reference card) GS1001-40 GlideScope® Bundle B (GlideScope®, Control Unit – no monitor, video cable, power cord, IV pole mount, manuals, &...
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Page 18: Storage
The following are environmental conditions for transportation and storage: Ambient temperature range of –10°C to +70°C Relative humidity range of 10 – 90% ALL REPAIRS TO BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SATURN BIOMEDICAL SYSTEMS INC.! 2003 GlideScope® Operator & Service Manual... -
Page 19: Appendix
Saturn or to assume for seller any other liability in connection with any of its products unless made in writing and signed by an officer of Saturn. Saturn Biomedical Systems Inc. 7033 Antrim Ave. Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5J 4M5 2003 GlideScope® Operator & Service Manual...