Operator’s Manual of Anesthesia System 5 - 5
Preoperative Tests Inspect the System
5.3 Inspect the System
NOTE: Ensure that the breathing system is correctly connected and not damaged.
Perform the following inspections before operating the equipment:
1. The equipment is correctly connected and it is in good condition.
2. Inspect the system for:
a. Damage to flowmeters, vaporizers, gauges, supply hoses.
b. Complete breathing system with adequate CO
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Pre-Pak absorbent or loose fill CO
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absorbent.
c. Backup gas cylinders are properly installed onto the yokes.
d. Wrenches of backup gas cylinders are in place.
e. O
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supply of HFNC is available and functioning.
3. All components are correctly attached.
4. The breathing system is correctly connected, the breathing tubes are undamaged. The self-
inflating manual ventilation device is available and functioning.
5. The gas supply system has been connected and the pressure is correct.
6. The necessary emergency equipment is available and in good condition.
7. Equipment for airway maintenance and tracheal intubation is available and in good condition.
8. Inspect the color of the soda lime in the canister. Replace the soda lime immediately if obvious
color change is detected.
WARNING: Check if the gasket is properly installed in place while installing the
canister. If the gasket is not properly installed (for example, gasket is not
centered), it may cause breathing system leakage.
WARNING: Before locking the canister, make sure that the gasket on the bypass
assembly and the canister edge have no residual absorbent particles or
powder. Otherwise it may cause breathing system leaks.
9. Applicable anesthetic and emergency drugs are available.
10. The casters are not damaged or loose, the brake(s) is set and prevents movement.
11. Ensure that the breathing system is in proper position.
12. The AC mains indicator turns on when the power cord is connected to the AC power source. If
the indicators are not displayed, the system does not have electrical power.
13. The anesthesia system can be switched on or off normally.
14. The O
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Flush button is functioning properly.
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