WARNING !
When the flow and volume measuring system of
the Babylog 8000 plus ventilator is not operable,
detection of spontaneous breathing activity is
not possible. Therefore no apnea alarm is pro-
vided at that time.
Tidal volumes for ventilated infants are signifi-
cantly influenced by the compressible volume of
the breathing circuit (in addition to parameters
of the patients lungs). Adjustment of inspiratory
time, expiratory time, pressure limits, and inspir-
atory flow rate all affect the tidal volume deliv-
ered to the patient. Assessment of ventilator set-
tings must be made with special care during pe-
riods where no patient flow/volume information
is available. Otherwise, lung damage due to ex-
cessive tidal volumes and/or pressures may re-
sult.
WARNING !
The wires of the Babylog 8000 plus flow sensor
operate at a high temperature. If the sensor is
left in the patient circuit for an extended period
of time while nebulizing without cleaning,
residue buildup might result from the pharma-
ceutical aerosols that would impair flow
measurement.
As a worst case, these residues might ignite!
To prevent this, it is not sufficient to remove the
electrical connector from the flow sensor.
Therefore, it is mandatory to physically remove
the flow sensor from the circuit, (resp. the flow
sensor element from the wye) before beginning
any nebulizer treatment.
WARNING !
Aerosol medications may clog bacteria filters
which can impair ventilation.
Therefore, do not use bacteria filters at the
nebulizer output or in the expiratory side of
the patient circuit.
WARNING !
Aerosol medications may clog expiratory
valves which can impair ventilation.
Therefore, exchange expiratory valve
immediately after nebulizing aerosols.
WARNING !
Do not block air intake. Ventilator malfunction
will result.
Be careful not to cause back pressure when
using scavenging systems.
WARNING !
• Always use extreme caution when using
oxygen!
• Oxygen intensely supports any burning!
No smoking, no open fire in areas where
oxygen is in use!
• Always provide adequate ventilation in order to
maintain ambient O2 concentrations < 24 %.
• Always secure O2 cylinders against tipping, do
not expose to extreme heat.
• Do not use oil or grease on O2 equipment
such as tank valves or pressure regulators.
Do not touch with oily hands. Risk of fire!
• Open and close valves slowly, with smooth
turns. Do not use any tools.
WARNING !
The accuracy of the concentration of oxygen
delivered to the patient must be monitored at
all times. If the oxygen analyzer integrated
into the Babylog 8000 plus ventilator is not
operable, an independent oxygen monitor
must be connected to the inspiratory limb of
the patient circuit.
WARNING !
Always heed all precautions and follow all
hospital protocols with respect to the admin-
istration of oxygen. It is absolutely essential
that the ventilation regime and the oxygen
concentration administered is selected on the
basis of arterially measured oxygen partial
pressure in the blood of the infant. This is the
only way of minimizing the risk of both hyper-
oxemia, which might cause, above all, retro-
lental fibroplasia, and hypoxemia, which
might contribute to intraventricular hemor-
rhage and damage to the baby's brain.
Important Safety Information
Summary of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Operating Instructions Babylog 8000 plus SW 5, USA, 3rd. ed.
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