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CA1kg and CA2kg Absorber User & Maintenance Manual Issue 1 Feb 2000
User & Maintenance Manual
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Blease
CA1kg/CA2kg
Absorber
User & Maintenance Manual
CA1kg & CA2kg Absorber
B lease
CA1kg & CA2kg Absorber User and Maintenance Manual MODIFICATIONS LABEL
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Part Number: 122UM001 Issue 1 /February 2000 User and Maintenance Manual
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Read this Manual before operating the Absorber.
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Table of Contents Section 1 - Introduction ... Notices ... Product Improvement ... Responsibilities of the User... Conventions ... Copyright ... Servicing... CE Marking... Hazard Notices ... Warning Notices ... Cautionary Notices ... Symbols and Abbreviations... Section 2 - Description of the Absorber ... Introduction to the Absorber ... Main Component ... Principles of Operation ... Spontaneous Breathing ... Bypass ... Scavenging ... Absorbent ... Flow Circuit ... Section 3 - Installation of the Absorber ... Mounting the Absorber ... Pre-use Checks... Absorber Leak Test... APL Valve Test ... Spontaneous Breathing Set-up ... Mechanical Ventilation Set-up ... Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Bypassing the Absorber ... Replenishing the Soda Lime Canisters ... Duration of Canister Usage ... Storage of Soda Lime ... Section 4 - Maintenance ... Cleaning and Sterilisation ... Routine Maintenance Checks ... Exchanging Non-return Valve Discs ... Annual Service ... User and Maintenance Manual
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Section 5 - AppendixSpare Parts and Accessories ... PEEP Valve... Installation ... Operation ... Manometer ... Installation ... Removal ... Piggy Back Bellows ... Installation and Operation ... Oxygen Sensor ... Technical Data ... Dimensions ... Performance ... Section 6 - Index ... List of Figures Figure 1 Absorber ... Main Parts ... Flow Circuit ... Mounting Bracket ... Soda Lime Canister ... Central Seal ... Central Seal between canisters ... PEEP Valve... Manometer ... Piggy-back Bellows Platform ...
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction Welcome to the User and Maintenance Manual for the CA1kg and CA2kg Absorber. This manual is intended for users and service personnel. It contains detailed installation and operating instructions. It also includes cleaning and sterilisation methods, basic troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. Personnel operating the absorber must become thoroughly familiar with the instructions contained in this manual prior to using the equipment with patients. The Absorber is intended for use by a qualified practitioner under the direction of a qualified anaesthetist. When the absorber is used with a ventilator and connected to a patient, it is recommended that a licensed medical practitioner be in attendance at all times to react to an alarm or other indication of a problem. Incorrect use of the equipment described herein may result in injury to the patient. Read this manual before operating the machine. You must be familiar with the machine and its functions before using it on a patient.
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Notices Product Improvement Blease Medical Equipment Limited has a policy of continued product improvement and therefore reserves the right to make changes which may affect the information contained in the manual without giving prior notice.
Responsibilities of the Manufacturer The manufacturer accepts responsibility for the effects on safety, reliability and performance of the equipment only if: • assembly operations, extensions, adjustments, modifications and repairs are carried out by persons with written authorisation from the manufacturer; • the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use; • the equipment is periodically tested and serviced by suitably trained personnel to ensure continued correct operation. Opening of the Absorber by unauthorised personnel automatically voids all warranties and specifications. The prevention of tampering is solely the user's responsibility; the manufacturer assumes no liability for any malfunction or failure of the Absorber if the unit is opened.
Conventions The terms left, right, clockwise and anti-clockwise refer to the Absorber when viewed from the front.
Copyright © 1997, 1999, 2000 Blease Medical Equipment Limited. All rights reserved. The information contained in this publication may not be used for any purpose other than that for which it was originally supplied. This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without the written consent of Blease Medical Equipment Limited.
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Servicing To ensure correct functioning of the equipment it must be serviced at regular intervals. Blease Absorbers must be serviced or repaired only by qualified service personnel using genuine Blease spare parts. Blease Medical will not otherwise assume responsibility for the materials used, the work performed or any possible consequences of the same. A Technical Manual is available on request to qualified service personnel. The contents of this manual are not binding. If any significant difference is found between the product and this manual please contact Blease Medical for further information. In communication with Blease Medical, quote the model and serial number of the equipment, with the approximate date of purchase. If the unit is being returned for repair, indicate the nature of the fault or the work you require to be carried out. Contact: Blease Medical Equipment Limited Beech House Chiltern Court Asheridge Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2PY England Tel: +44 (0) 1494 784422 Fax: +44 (0) 1494 791497 E-mail: [email protected] www.blease.com
CE Marking The product is labelled with the CE mark.
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Hazard Notices This manual contains important hazard information. You must read this hazard information before using the Absorber. Warning notices Warning notices denote a potential hazard to the health and safety of users and/or patients. These notices clearly state the nature of the respective hazard and the means by which it can be avoided. Warning notices, together with the warning symbol shown on the left, appear in full in the preliminary pages and are summarised at their points of application in the manual. Caution notices Cautionary notices denote a potential hazard to the physical integrity of equipment/software but NOT a danger to personnel. These notices clearly state the nature of the hazard and the means by which it can be avoided. Cautionary notices appear in full in the preliminary pages and are summarised at their points of application in the manual.
Relevant or helpful information.
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Warning Notices 1.
Use of Equipment Incorrect use of the equipment described herein may result in injury to the patient. Read this manual before operating the machine. You must be familiar with the equipment and its functions before using it on a patient.
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Absorber Malfunction Injury to the patient may result if a faulty absorber is used. If there is any malfunction, or if the absorber does not pass all preuse tests, do not use the absorber. If the malfunction cannot be rectified, call an authorised service engineer or return the absorber to the supplier.
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Spontaneous Breathing If the APL valve is not in the OPEN position it will not operate until the pressure reaches approximately 65 cmH2O. This may result in injury to the patient. Set the APL valve to the OPEN position to allow spontaneous breathing.
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Soda Lime Soda lime is caustic. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions for correct handling and storage. When handling, always wear suitable eye, face and hand protection as crushed soda lime can degrade to a fine dust which may be harmful by inhalation. To minimise the levels of soda lime dust, ensure that the soda lime is not crushed and that regular cleaning of the absorbers and breathing circuits is carried out. To prevent injury to the patient, always protect the patients face using a facemask.
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Filling Canisters Under-filling of canisters can lead to inefficient CO2 absorption; overfilling can result in poor canister sealing. Fill the reusable canisters only to the recommended level.
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Condensate The condensate in the bottom of the circuit is caustic. Drain the condensate periodically. Accidental splashes should be rinsed immediately with water.
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Absorber Orientation Use the absorber only in the upright position. Use in any other orientation may affect the gas flow or damage the absorber.
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Use of T-Piece Use only the T-piece supplied with the oxygen monitor. If any other T-piece is used a large “dead-space” of gas may occur between the oxygen sensor and the main gas flow that would adversely affect the operation of the monitor, particularly if the monitor was calibrated while connected in this way.
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Room Air Mixing To prevent room air mixing with the gas being monitored and a resultant inaccurate reading, ensure that neither side of the Tpiece is open to air unless it first goes through at least 0.5 m tubing. This applies when calibrating the monitor or measuring oxygen.
Cautionary Notices 1.
PEEP Valve Under no circumstances should the PEEP valve be tightened into position using the adjustment knob, otherwise the valve may be damaged. Only the “ears” on the plastic cover should be used for mounting and removal of the PEEP valve.
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Cleaning The surfaces of the absorber may be damaged by caustic substances. Do not use caustic substances such as trichlorethylene for cleaning.
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Sterilisation Sterilisation will damage the manometer. Remove this item before sterilising the Absorber.
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Symbols and Abbreviations
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Figure 1 Absorber
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2. Description
2. Description Introduction Two models of Blease Absorber are available – CA1kg and CA2kg. The difference between the two models being that the 1 kg model houses only one soda lime canister, while the 2 kg model houses two. All the plastic mouldings are made from fully autoclavable polymers. An Airway Pressure Limiting (APL) valve sets the ventilating pressure during manual operation mode. The APL valve incorporates a 65 cmH2O safety valve. The Bypass valve allows gas flow to completely bypass the absorbent. This can be used to allow a build-up of CO2, or enable canister removal/ replacement without disconnecting the breathing circuit. The Bag/Vent valve allows the ventilator and bag to be connected to the absorber at the same time. The required mode is chosen using a selector knob. Optional accessories available for the absorber include: •
detachable Manometer (-10 cmH2O to 100 cmH2O);
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detachable PEEP valve (0 cmH2O to 20 cmH2O);
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Piggy-Back Bellows Platform for mounting Blease ventilator bellows.
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Main Parts
Key
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APL Valve
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Oxygen Sensor Port
J
Absorber Bypass Valve
K
APL Exhaust Port (30 mm taper)
L
Fresh Gas Port
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System Pressure Port (luer lock)
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Manometer (optional)
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Inspiratory Non-return Valve
CGO
Common Gas Outlet
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Bag/Vent Valve
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Patient Inspiratory Connector (22mm male and 15 mm female taper)
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Vent Port
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Patient Expiratory Connector (22 mm male and 15 mm female taper)
O
Bag Port
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Expiratory Non-return Valve
P
Oxygen Sensor Port blanking plug
G
Canisters (not shown)
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22 mm Adaptor with recess
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Principles of Operation Spontaneous Breathing When used with spontaneously breathing patients, the required gas flow is set and continuously tops up the bag. When the patient breathes in, gas is drawn through the inspiratory non-return valve (C) from the bag via the canisters (G) containing soda lime. On exhalation the gas flows through the expiratory non-return valve (F), some gas is blown through the APL valve (H), which should be set to balance the fresh gas flow, while the bulk is returned to the bag via the bag port (O). Correct operation of the inspiratory (C) and expiratory non-return valves (F) can be checked visually during use.
Bypass The Bypass valve (J) allows gas to be delivered to the patient without passing through the canister(s), so that CO2 levels can be increased or the canister(s) can be replaced while the absorber remains in use.
Scavenging The APL valve (H) is provided with a 30 mm taper port for ducting exhaust gases away.
Absorbent Gas flows downwards through the absorbent soda lime, entering at the centre of the canister(s), and then exiting via the lip of the outer canister. Soda lime is normally supplied with an indicator that changes colour when the soda lime is exhausted. When the colour change reaches the bottom of the upper canister on a 2 kg Absorber, its contents should be replenished and the canister placed in the lower position, while on a 1 kg Absorber, the contents of the single canister should simply be replenished. Alternatively, disposable canisters may be used.
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Absorber Flow Circuit
Key A
System Pressure Port
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Oxygen Sensor Port
B
Manometer
J
Absorber Bypass Valve
C
Inspiratory Non-return Valve
K
APL Exhaust Port
D
Patient Inspiratory Connector
L
Fresh Gas Port
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Patient Expiratory Connector
M
Bag/Vent Valve
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Expiratory Non-return Valve
N
Ventilatory Port
G
Canister(s)
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Bag Port
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APL Valve
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3. Installation
3. Installation The absorber is supported on a mounting bracket assembly, which is mounted on one side of the anaesthetic machine, under the work surface. WARNING: Use the absorber only in the upright position. Use in any other orientation may affect the gas flow or damage the absorber.
Mounting the Absorber The absorber mounting bracket is normally supplied fitted to the left-hand side of the machine. 1. Position the holes in the absorber rear mounting block (1) over the two pins (2) on the end of the bracket arm and lower into place. 2. Secure the mounting bracket by tightening the locking screw (3) on the side of the absorber rear mounting block.
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Pre-Use Checks WARNING: Do not use a faulty absorber - injury to the patient may result. Call an authorised service engineer or return the unit to the supplier. 1. Carry out a careful visual inspection of the absorber. 2. Ensure the absorbent canisters are installed. Ensure that all canister seals are present and are correctly installed 3. Undo the two valve covers and check that both the inspiratory and expiratory valve discs are clean and free to operate. Check the valve seats for chips, damage, etc. Replace the discs and covers. 4. Ensure that the bypass control is in the ABSORBER ON position. 5. Fit the 22 mm adaptor with recess onto the ventilator port. 6. Ensure that the oxygen sensor port either has a sensor fitted or that the blanking plug is fitted. 7. Ensure all tubing is correctly and securely installed.
Absorber Leak Test A suitable pressure measuring device is required for this test.
1. Set the Bag/Vent valve to bag. 2. Attach an air supply and flowmeter to the EXPIRATION port. 3. Connect a suitable pressure-measuring device to the bag port. 4. Occlude all other ports. 5. Set the Bypass valve to Absorber Off. 6. Introduce air through the EXPIRATION port until the pressure reaches 30 cmH2O. A maximum flow of 100 ml/min is permissible to maintain a pressure of 30 cmH2O. 7. Set the Bypass valve to Absorber On and repeat step 6.
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8. If you have the optional Blease Manometer, fit it to the manometer port. The manometer should read the same as the pressure measuring device. 9. Continue the pre-use checks by performing the APL valve test.
APL Valve Test A suitable pressure measuring device and a 2 litre bag are required. These instructions assume that you have performed the absorber leak test immediately prior to this test. 1. Remove the pressure measuring device from the bag port and attach a 2 litre bag. 2. Fully close the APL valve. 3. Remove the occlusion from the exhaust port. 4. Connect the pressure measuring device to the fresh gas port. 5. Fill the bag until a pressure of 40 cmH2O is reached. 6. Squeeze the bag and ensure the APL valve blows off at approximately 65 cmH2O. 7. Open the APL valve and ensure the pressure reduces to atmospheric. 8. Fill the bag and then squeeze it gently until the APL valve operates. Ensure that the maximum pressure generated is 2 cmH2O. 9. Turn the Bag/Vent valve to bag. 10. Remove the occlusion from the ventilator port and close the APL valve. 11. Attach one tube each to the EXPIRATION and INSPIRATION ports. Connect the other end of the tubes to a Y-piece connected to a 2 litre bag. 12. Attach an air supply to the fresh gas inlet and fill the bag. 13. Turn the Bag/Vent valve to vent and ensure the system empties through the vent port. 14. After all servicing and cleaning verify positive action of the Bag/Vent and Bypass valves. User and Maintenance Manual
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