Users Manual

Operating Modes of the PNEUMOCLEAR™ Insufflator
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WARNING!
Heart and cardiovascular insufficiency
Constantly monitor all heart and cardiovascular parameters during surgery since
morbidly obese patients have an increased risk of heart and cardiovascular insuffi-
ciencies.
6.3 Pediatric Operating Mode
The
Pediatric
operating mode is used to distend the peritoneal cavity during lap-
aroscopic procedures by insufflating CO
2
.
Patients
The
Pediatric
operating mode is designed specifically for use on newborns, infants,
and children under the age of 14.
Insufflation parameters
The maximum nominal pressure can be set to 20 mmHg and the maximum gas
flow to 20l/min.
For use with children, the control of the device - depending on nominal flow selec-
tion - is optimized and recommended based on age and weight as per the follow-
ing:
Age group Weight Flow range
Children younger than 1 year approximately1-9kg 0.1–0.5 l/min
Children between 1-3years approximately10-15kg 0.5–1.0l/min
Children between 3-4years approximately16-19kg 1.0–2.0l/min
Children between 4-14years >20kg >2.0l/min und <14l/min
All children <25kg ≤14l/min
WARNING!
Recommended work settings
The flow values listed for laparoscopic procedures performed on newborns, infants,
and children are only suggested values. The selection of the suitable flow and pres-
sure values is solely the responsibility of the attending physician.
NOTE!
Limited smoke evacuation function
The smoke evacuation function is limited to rate 1 and 2. The use of the smoke
evacuation function requires a minimal flow setting, for further information refer
to the table given in Chapter Using the Smoke Evacuation Function [
}31]. Do not
exceed the recommended flow settings, especially for newborns, infants, and small
children.
WARNING!
Gas flow limit
The gas flow may not exceed 14 l/min when performing a laparoscopy on new-
borns or patients weighing less than 25kg (approximately 55US pounds).
WARNING!
Pneumolabium/pneumoscrotum
Children are at risk of a pneumolabium or pneumoscrotum.
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