Surgiquest AirSeal i.F.S. Instructions D'utilisation page 16

Device Purpose
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WARNING!
Lowest flow and pressure
Depending on age and health condition of the patient, the smallest possible flow
and pressure for establishing the pneumoperitoneum should be selected.
WARNING!
Laparoscopy with CO2 should not be performed on children with cardiovascular
problems.
WARNING!
Dehydration
Insufflation can lead to dehydration of the tissue. This can result in organ tissue
damage and cardiovascular reactions of the patient. Long surgeries and large
leaks increase the risk of dehydration (especially at the insertion points of the
trocars or when changing instruments).
WARNING!
Embolism/insufflation of internal organs
Improper placement of the insufflation instrument could cause gas penetrating
a vessel or an internal organ, resulting in air or CO2 embolisms. To reduce the
risk, use a low flow rate for the first insufflation and ensure that the insufflation
instrument is correctly positioned. Check the position of the insufflation instru-
ment immediately if the actual pressure rapidly reaches the nominal pressure
value. CO2 embolisms can also be caused by a high intra-abdominal pressure.
Avoid high-pressure settings and close damaged blood vessels at once.
WARNING!
Additional insufflation sources
The use of additional insufflation sources increases the intra-abdominal pres-
sure. Continuously monitor intra-abdominal pressure over the course of the en-
tire insufflation if additional sources are used.