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WARNING!
Insufflation of CO
2
The insufflation of CO
2
should be done carefully and while monitoring the patient's
response. The user, particularly the anesthetist, should be informed about possible
cardiovascular and respiratory problems of the patient and monitor these intra-op-
eratively.
WARNING!
Medically pure CO
2
Make sure to use only medically pure CO
2
. Other gases (e.g., helium, N
2
O, argon),
mixtures of gases, gases with entrapped liquids, or polluted gases must not be
used with this device.
WARNING!
Fill the tube set with CO
2
For the safety of the patient please fill the tube set with CO
2
gas prior to beginning
the insufflation by activating the insufflation for a few seconds and then turning it
off again before introducing the insufflation instrument to the cavity and begin-
ning the surgery.
WARNING!
Lowest gas flow and pressure
Depending on age and health condition of the patient, the smallest possible gas
flow and pressure for establishing the pneumoperitoneum should be selected. It is
not recommended to exceed insufflation pressures of 15 mmHg in colo-rectal pro-
cedures.
WARNING!
Limited venting system
The venting rate of the automatic venting system is limited. Always monitor the
actual pressure when using additional insufflation sources.
WARNING!
Connecting the tube
Always use the proper tube set for the device. The tube outlet may only be connec-
ted to instruments which are intended for intra-abdominal CO
2
insufflation.
WARNING!
Electronic device control
Do not close the valve at the cannula sleeve during surgery. The electronic control
unit of the device adjusts the actual pressure as desired.
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