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WARNING:
1.
This device should only be used by trained
personnel in accordance with the Directions
for Use.
2.
Single patient use.
3.
Prior to use, inspect all parts to ensure they
are
free of damage and working properly.
4.
Short term use only. Remove after 24 hours.
5.
Patient should be constantly monitored while
this product is in use.
Directions for Use, Thomas Tube Holder
Indications for use: Designed to secure single and double-lumen airway tubes
Indications for use: Designed to secure single and double-lumen airway tubes after insertion
and reduce the risk of accidental dislodgement.
into the trachea, and reduce the risk of extubation.
1. Slide tube into V-wedge.
1.
Ensuring that the mouthpiece aperture is
2. Advance bite block into patient's mouth.
facing towards the patient's feet, slide the tube
3. Run slide stick under patient's neck
into V-wedge.
and then through the other side of holder.
2.
Advance bite block into patient's mouth ensuring
PLEASE NOTE: Apply just enough pressure against
lips are not caught between the teeth
the tube to hold securely in place. Use firm but
and bite block.
sensible pressure. Overtightening may cause the tube
3.
Run slide stick under patient's neck
to fully or partially close and prevent proper air flow.
and then through the other side of holder.
PLEASE NOTE: Apply just enough pressure against the
tube to hold securely in place. Use firm but sensible
pressure. Overtightening may cause the tube to fully or
Instrucciones de uso para
partially close and prevent proper air flow.
Thomas Endotracheal Tube Holder
Indicaciones de uso: Diseñado para sujetar en su sitio el
tubo endotraqueal una vez insertado éste en la traquea y
reducir el riesgo de extubación.
Directions for Use
Mode d'emploi Fixateur de sonde
endotrachéale Thomas
Recommandations : conçu pour maintenir en place la
CAUTION:
1.
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or
on the order of a physician or appropriately
licensed practioner.
2.
Storage temperature: -34°C to +52°C
(-30°F to 124°F)
3.
Operating temperature: -18°C to +43°C
(-0°F to 109.4°F)
USPatent # 5,402,776 # 5,513,633
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4. Secure Velcro strap.
4.
Remove the slide stick and secure
5. Tighten screw clamp securely against tube.
the fastening strap.
5.
Tighten screw clamp securely against tube.
PLEASE NOTE: If necessary, position removable
PLEASE NOTE:
hook tab on Velcro strap to accommodate smaller
If necessary, position removable hook tab on strap to
head or neck size.
accommodate smaller head or neck size.
It is important that the tube airway device is properly
placed or positioned and the fastening strap secured
before tightening the screw clamp.
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Instruções de Utilização, Thomas
Endotracheal Tube Holder
Instruções de utilização: concebido para apoiar o tubo ET