The Carevent® Ca Chemical Agent Environment Automatic And Manually Triggered Resuscitator; Introduction - O-Two CAREvent CA User Manual

1. The CAREvent® CA Chemical Agent Environment
Automatic and Manually Triggered Resuscitator

1.1. Introduction

The CAREvent® CA Handheld Resuscitator provides trained
individuals with a safe and e ective means of providing artifi cial
ventilation during respiratory and/or cardiac arrest.
The CAREvent® CA Handheld Resuscitator is lightweight,
portable, and extremely durable. Designed for the demands of the
emergency medical and rescue environment where toxic gas may
be present, they can be operated anywhere a medical oxygen or
breathing air supply is present.
Note: An Automatic and Manually Triggered Resuscitator is
considered a critical device, and its components considered
critical components. Only those individuals trained in Cardio-
Pulmonary Resuscitation and the operation of oxygen-powered
ventilators should use this equipment. Thoroughly review this
instruction manual before use.
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The CAREvent CA is pneumatically powered, time/volume cycled
ventilators used to provide ventilatory support to normal adults
in confi ned space rescue in IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life
and Health) environment.
The ventilator is suitable for use in:
• Pulmonary resuscitation during respiratory and/or cardiac arrest.
• Short term ventilatory support in the confi ned space rescue in
IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) environment,
pre-hospital, Intra-hospital, inter- hospital of non-breathing
patients.
This resuscitator is not recommended for use on neonates and
pregnant or nursing women.
CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
PHT
DEHP
CAREvent® CA - User Manual
WARNING
The material used in this device contains "DEHP".
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