Breas Vivo 45 User Manual

Maintenance
No periodical maintenance is required for the CO
2
sensor.
To verify the CO
2
sensor readings, a gas span check shall be performed every year, pref-
erably when the ventilator is sent for service.
See the ventilator service manual for how to perform the gas span check.
WARNING!
Do not under any circumstances attempt to service or repair the CO
2
sensor yourself.
If you do so, the manufacturer will no longer be responsible for the performance and
safety of the CO
2
sensor.
Cleaning
WARNING!
• Always be careful when cleaning to ensure that you do not damage any equipment.
• Fluid must not be allowed to enter into the CO
2
sensor.
• Always clean the T-piece with plug when to be used by a new patient. All parts
that come into contact with the respiration gas must be cleaned.
• Remove the airway adapter before cleaning.
• Do not sterilise the CO
2
sensor.
• Do not autoclave the CO
2
sensor.
Clean the outside of the CO
2
sensor using a lint-free cloth moistened, but not wet, with
ethanol or isopropyl alcohol (< 70%).
Disposal
The CO
2
sensor must be disposed of in accordance with the local environmental regula-
tions regarding the disposal of used equipment and waste.
5.7.6 Using the ventilator with the PtcCO
2
Cable
An external monitor for Transcutaneous CO
2
Pressure (PtcCO
2
) may be connected to
the ventilator by an accessory PtcCO
2
cable. For information about available PtcCO
2
cables, see 9 Accessories and Parts, page 160.
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Breas Vivo 45 Specifications

General

Brand	Breas
Model	Vivo 45
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English