Important Information; Intended Use - Laerdal Serres Guia Del Usuario

Important Information

Intended Use

The Laerdal Suction Unit (LSU) is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction
equipment intended for field and transport use. It is intended for intermittent operation
to remove secretions, blood or vomit from a patient´s airway to allow ventilation.
Higher vacuum levels are generally selected for oropharyngeal suctioning, and lower
vacuum levels are usually selected for tracheal suctioning and the suctioning of children
and infants.
Read this User Guide carefully, and become thoroughly familiar with the operation and
maintenance of the LSU before using it. Read all Cautions and Warnings before using
the LSU.
Warnings and Cautions
A Warning states a condition, hazard, or unsafe practice that can result in serious personal
injury or death.
A Caution states a condition, hazard, or unsafe practice that can result in minor personal
injury or damage to the product.
Warnings
• The LSU is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases; there can be
a danger of explosion or fire.
• Not intended for use in MRI environments.
• Do not use the LSU under environmental conditions that are outside the ranges specified in
Specifications section. This can endanger safety and adversely affect operation of the device.
• Do not block the Exhaust Outlet during use. This will lead to reduced flow and can also
cause damage to the LSU.
• Disconnect the LSU from external power prior to cleaning. Use a minimum amount of liquid
to prevent any electrical shock hazard.
• Do not immerse the LSU or allow it to stand in water or other liquids. This might damage
the device, and cause electrical hazard.
Cautions
• Do not pump any cleaning solution or other liquids through the vacuum pump, i.e. through
the Vacuum Connector. This can damage the LSU.
• Use only parts and accessories supplied by Laerdal Medical or one of our authorised
distributors to ensure that the LSU operates satisfactorily.
• Overflow of suctioned material can damage the device. If overflow of liquid from the
Canister into the pump is suspected, contact your local Laerdal Medical representative.
• The LSU should only be used by persons trained in the use of medical suction equipment.
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