Microstream
for Intubated Infant and
FilterLine
VitaLine
incubators and very high humidity environments
Airway Adapters for Infant and Neonatal patients:
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Added dead space <0.5 cc.
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To be used with an endotracheal tube ≤ 4.5mm bore.
Single patient use, not to be re-processed.
Non-sterile / non-pyrogenic.
Does not contain natural rubber latex
Intended use: to measure CO
infant/neonatal patients
Warning: When used with closed suction system, do not place the airway
adapter between the suction catheter and endotracheal tube.
This is to ensure that the airway adapter does not interfere with
the functioning of the suction catheter.
Warning: Loose or damaged connections may compromise ventilation
or cause an inaccurate measurement of respiratory gases.
Securely connect all components and check connections for
leaks according to standard clinical procedures.
Warning: Do not use the FilterLine
during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning. Using the
products during MRI scanning could create an artefact on the
MRI image.
Warning: Check CO
present. Kinked tubing may cause inaccurate CO
Warning: Do not use the FilterLine
products with protruding inner connector pieces (i.e., the
Hamilton flow sensor), as this may cause breakage of the airway
adapter.
Caution:
Non-standard dimensioning of some fittings on ventilator or
anesthesia equipment may make secure mating with the airway
adapter difficult. Use only with equipment having standard 15 mm
fittings. The sampling lines are to be used with an inlet ET tube
connector with an inner diameter of greater than 10 mm.
Caution:
Ensure that tubing is not stretched during use.
Caution: Do not attempt to clean, disinfect, sterilize or flush any part of the
sampling line as this can cause damage to the monitor.
Caution:
Dispose of sampling lines according to standard operating
procedures or local regulations for the disposal of contaminated
medical waste.
Caution: Incorrect placement of the Nafion
the duration of the VitaLine™ (placement is described below).
Note:
During nebulization or suction, in order to avoid moisture buildup
and sampling line occlusion, remove the sampling line luer
connector from the monitor.
Note:
Replace the sampling line according to hospital protocol or
when a blockage is indicated by the device. Excessive patient
secretions or a build-up of liquids in the airway tubing may
occlude the sampling line, requiring more frequent replacement.
Note:
When connecting a sampling line to the monitor, insert the
sampling line connecter clockwise into the monitor CO
turn the connector until it can no longer be turned, to ensure that
it is connected securely to the monitor. This will assure that there
is no leak of gases during measurement at the connection point
and that measurement accuracy is not compromised.
Note:
Following connection of the CO
values appear on the monitor display.
Note:
To remove the airway adapter from the breathing circuit, twist
the airway adapter outwards by a quarter turn while firmly
gripping the closest section of the ventilation source or patient's
endotracheal tubing, and disconnect.
Note:
During setup, ensure that airway adapter can be easily attached
and detached from the breathing circuit before proceeding.
Note:
Expect delay times for the following products to be longer than the
standard by the given times: Long (4m) FilterLines - 3 seconds.
Note:
Sampling lines with H in their names include a moisture reduction
component (Nafion
environments where long duration use of CO
required.
Federal law (U.S.) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
** or alternate moisture reduction technology
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Neonatal Patients
H Sets for humidified ventilation
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H Sets for use in humidity-controlled
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