Surgiquest AirSeal i.F.S. Instructions D'utilisation page 25

starting value for the pressure can be set in the user menu within a range of
5 - 15 mmHg.
• Scrolling is enabled by keeping the » or º key depressed longer than 1.5
seconds.
Safety limit:
When wanting to Increase the nominal pressure to > 15 mmHg, the status
line depicts the message Safety Limit: > 15 mmHg. This is where the recom-
mended range for the intra-abdominal pressure ends. Pressing the nominal
pressure key º again does not increase the pressure any further. Release the
key for 2 seconds. Then a value up to 20 mmHg can be set.
CAUTION!
Exceeding this safety limit is to be decided by and the responsibility of the user/
operator.
5. Start insufflation with the START key.
The status line depicts Initial Insufflation. The initial insufflation ends when
the nominal pressure value has been reached for the first time. After the ini-
tial insufflation, the flow rate automatically increases to the nominal gas
flow specified for level 3. The status line depicts Standard Insufflation Active.
NOTE!
For the safety of the patient, it is advised to start insufflation with a Veress nee-
dle and at the lowest flow rate (level 1, key (1)). Exchange the Veress needle
with a conventional cannula once the nominal pressure is reached and the initial
insufflation phase ends.
CAUTION!
Always use Single Lumen Filtered Tube Set with filter (see 5.5.2 "Insufflation
Tube Sets").
WARNING!
Positioning the patient
Always position the patient lower than the device to prevent body fluids from
leaking into the insufflation tube. Actual pressure may increase and fluid may
penetrate the insufflation tube if the patient is repositioned during surgery. If
this occurs, immediately disconnect the insufflation tube. When the patient is
repositioned onto his or her side, internal tissue may block the insufflation chan-
nel. Always insufflate through the elevated side of the patient.
WARNING!
Backflow
Body secretions or contaminated gas may backflow into the device through the
insufflation tube if
• a filter is not used,
• the actual pressure is higher than the nominal pressure or
• the automatic venting valve is activated.
6. Stop insufflation with the STOP key.
Using and Controlling the AirSeal® i.F.S. in its Different Modes
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