Introduction; About This Manual; Intended Use; About Flowtron Excel - arjo Flowtron Excel Manuel D'utilisation

1. Introduction

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About this Manual This manual is your introduction to the Flowtron Excel
system. You must read and fully understand this manual
before using the system.
Use this manual to initially set-up the system, and keep
it as a reference for day-to-day routines and as a guide to
maintenance.
If you have any difficulties in setting-up or using the
Flowtron Excel system, contact your local Arjo sales
office, listed at the end of this manual.
Intended Use The intended use of this product is to prevent Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT). The garments are single patient use
only. It is not for use in the home healthcare
environment.
The Flowtron Excel system should be used as part of a
prescribed plan of care (refer to "Indications" on
page 3).
About Flowtron The Flowtron Excel pump operates on a 60-second
automatically timed cycle consisting of approximately
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12 seconds of inflation followed by approximately 48
seconds of deflation.
The Flowtron Excel system may be used on patients at
risk of developing deep vein thrombosis and in
conjunction with systemic interventions (e.g.
anticoagulation drugs) for the high risk patient.
The Flowtron Excel is intended for use ONLY in
Professional Healthcare Facilities (e.g. hospitals or
physicians' offices).
A full technical description of the Flowtron Excel
system can be found in the Service Manual, part No.
SER0019, available from your local Arjo sales office.
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