When To Change The Absorbent; Removing Absorber Canister - GE Carestation 620 User's Reference Manual

When to change the absorbent

Removing absorber canister

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• The disposable absorber is a sealed unit which
should not be opened or refilled.
• Avoid skin or eye contact with the contents of the
absorber. In the event of skin or eye contact,
immediately rinse the affected area with water and
seek medical assistance.
• Change absorbent often to prevent buildup of non-
metabolic gases when the system is not in use.
• Inspect absorbent color at the end of a case. During
non-use, absorbent can go back to the original color.
Refer to the absorbent labeling for more information
about color changes.
• If the absorbent completely dries out, it may give off
carbon monoxide (CO) when exposed to anesthetic
agents. For safety, replace the absorbent.
• Desiccated (dehydrated) absorbent material may
produce dangerous chemical reactions when
exposed to inhalation anesthetics. Adequate
precautions should be taken to ensure that absorbent
does not dry out. Turn off all gases when finished
using the system.
A gradual color change of the absorbent in the canister indicates
absorption of carbon dioxide. The color change of the absorbent is
only a rough indicator. Use carbon dioxide monitoring to determine
when to change the canister.
Immediately discard the absorbent if it has changed color. If left
standing for several hours, absorbent may regain its original color
giving a misleading indication of effectiveness.
Read the absorbent manufacturer's instructions completely before
using the product.
1. Pull down the canister lifter handle to unlock the canister from
the breathing system.
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