Breas VIVO 65 User Manual page 84

5.8.5.1 Safety Information
WARNING!
Read the instructions thoroughly so that you completely understand how the EtCO
sor is operated before taking it into use, to ensure correct usage and maximum
performance.
Breas Medical reserves the right to make changes to this product without any prior
notification.
Do not use a damaged CO
The CO
The CO
conjunction with other assessments of clinical signs and symptoms.
Masks' dead-space, patient's volumes and unintentional leakage may influence the CO
measurements.
Used airway adapters shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for medi-
cal waste.
Measurements can be affected by mobile and RF communications equipment. It should
be assured that the CO
8.3 Emission and Immunity Declaration, page 139.
Do not place the airway adapter between the endotracheal tube and an elbow as this may
allow patient secretions to block the adapter windows and result in incorrect operation.
Incorrect CO
Replace the airway adapter if rain-out/condensation occurs inside the airway adapter.
Only use airway adapters distributed by Breas Medical.
Do not apply tension to the CO
To keep secretions and moisture from pooling on the windows, always position the CO
sensor in a vertical position with the green LED pointing upwards.
WARNING!
Disposable airway adapters shall not be reused. Reuse of the single use adapter can cause
cross infection.
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sensor or adapter.
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sensor is intended to be used by authorized and trained medical personnel only.
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sensor is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must be used in
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sensor is used in the electromagnetic environment specified in
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zeroing will result in false gas readings.
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sensor cable.
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