Purpose; Indications; Contraindications; Intended Patient Population - Riester komprimeter Instrucciones Para El Uso

1.4 Purpose

The komprimeter by Riester was produced to generate blood depletion in the
limbs during amputations.

1.4.1 Indications

Limb amputation

1.4.2 Contraindications

Injury to skin
Pressure damage and paralysis from the tourniquet
Injury to large and small blood vessels
Bruises or haematomas, painful amputation neuromas (nerve nodules in the
area of separation).
A contraindication or counterindication is only present if the chance of pre-
serving the extremeity is too low and the health risks from surgery outweigh
the benefits.

1.4.3 Intended patient population

The komprimeters are intended for children to adults.

1.4.4 Intended operators/users

The komprimeters are for use by doctors/trained hospital staff, medical
facilities, clinics, medical practices.
1.4.5 Required skills/operator training Operators
The user must have the qualifications of a doctor or other medically trained
person (e.g. a nurse).

1.4.6 Environmental conditions

The device is intended for use in a controlled environment (hospitals, medical
institutions, clinics).
The device must not be exposed to any adverse/harsh environmental condi-
tions.

1.5 Warnings/caution

Do not connect the compressor to
Pressure-generating devices.
Before each use, the komprimeter with its cuff must be checked by trained
personnel (doctor) for function and absence of leaks.
The set pressure shown by the manometer must be continuously monitored
by a responsible doctor during use and if necessary can be corrected by further
pumping.
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