Preoperative Test Schedules Preoperative Tests
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4.1 Preoperative Test Schedules
Preoperative tests on the A7 follow the ASA guidelines and should be performed according to the
test intervals listed below. Refer to special procedures or precautions in this manual.
NOTE: This is a guideline which can be modified to accommodate variations in
local clinical practice. Such local modifications should have appropriate
peer review.
NOTE: Ensure that the N
2
O cutoff and O
2
/N
2
O ratio are normal before use. Use
an O
2
concentration tester to monitor the O
2
concentration in the gas
output.
4.1.1 Test Intervals
Perform the preoperative tests listed below at these events:
• When required after a maintenance or service procedure
• Every day before the first patient:
• System Self-Test (Section 4.4)
• Leak and Compliance Tests (Section 4.5)
• Pipeline Tests (Section 4.9)
• Basic Ventilation Testing (Section 4.10)
• Cylinder Tests (Section 4.11)
• Flow Control System Test (Section 4.12)
• Vaporizer Tests (Section 4.13)
• Before each patient:
• Inspect the System (Section 4.2)
• Pre-Operative Checkout List (Section 4.3)
• Perform the Leak/Compliance Test (Section 4.5)
• Automatic Backup Flow Control Test (Section 4.6)
• Preoperative Check List (software bundle version 02.09.00 and later) (Section 4.7)
• Breathing System Tests (Section 4.14)
• Alarm Tests (Section 4.15)
• Preoperative Preparations (Section 4.16)
• Inspect the Active AGSS (Section 4.17)
• Inspect the Negative Pressure Suction Device (Section 4.18 )
NOTE: Read and understand the operation and maintenance of each
component before using the A7 anesthesia machine.
NOTE: Do not use the A7 anesthesia machine if a test failure occurs. Contact
Mindray Technical Support for assistance.
NOTE: Provide a checklist of the anesthetic system, including anesthetic gas
delivery system, monitoring device, alarm system, and protective
device, which are intended to be used for the anesthetic system,
whether they are used alone or assembled together.