Dräger Atlan A100 Instructions For Use Manual page 61

4.1.2 CO
Soda lime drying out
Moisture losses occur if fresh gas is continuously passed through the soda lime. If
the moisture falls below the minimum level, the following adverse reactions occur
regardless of the type of soda lime and inhalational anesthetic agent used:
– Reduced CO
values
– Increased generation of heat in the CO
breathing gas temperature
– Formation of carbon monoxide
– Absorption and/or degradation of the inhalational anesthetic agent
► Check the soda lime for color changes regularly and replace if necessary,
especially if the inspiratory CO
► Do not use unnecessarily high fresh-gas flows.
► Only use the O
► With electronically controlled gas mixer:
Only use the emergency O
► With mechanically controlled gas mixers:
Do not leave the flow control valves open for an unnecessarily long period of
time.
► Use a suitable soda lime such as Drägersorb Free. Do not use soda lime based
on potassium hydroxide.
Chemical burns due to soda lime
Soda lime is caustic and is a strong irritant for eyes, skin, and airway.
► Handle the soda lime carefully and do not spill it.
4.1.3 Water trap and integrated patient-gas measurement module
Due to the technical characteristics of gas measurement, the measured gas values
might be inaccurate at high respiratory rates and certain I:E ratios. As a result, the
patient could be put at risk.
► Pay attention to the technical data for gas measurement.
Contaminants, aerosol propellants, damage, or overfilling of the water trap can
impair gas measurement. This may result in inadequate ventilation and the patient
may be put at risk.
► Check the water level in the water trap regularly and empty or replace the water
trap if necessary.
► Do not use medication nebulizers.
► Follow the instructions for use of the water trap.
► A device equipped with an integrated patient-gas measurement module must
always be operated with a water trap fitted to the patient-gas measurement
module.
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absorption and consequently an increase in inspiratory CO
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flush when it is required.
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delivery when it is required.
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