Aespire View Preoperative Checkout Users Reference Manual Rev B Aug 2014

GE Healthcare

Aespire View Preoperative Checkout Refer to the User's Reference manual for step-by-step instructions.

Every day before your first patient

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Check that the necessary emergency equipment is available and in good condition. Check that the equipment is not damaged and that the components are correctly attached. Check that the pipeline gas supplies are connected. If equipped with cylinders, check that there is sufficient reserve capacity and that the cylinder valve is closed. Check the system suction connections. Connect scavenging and verify operation. Check vaporizer installation: • • • • •

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Check that the breathing circuit is correctly connected, not damaged, and the breathing system contains sufficient absorbent in the canister. Turn the System switch to On. Check that the system clock shows the correct time. Set to the correct time if necessary. Check that an adequate reserve O2 supply is available. Perform the following tests: • • • • • • •

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Make sure that the top of each vaporizer is horizontal (not on crooked). Make sure each vaporizer is locked and cannot be removed. Make sure the alarms and indicators operate correctly (Tec 6 Plus vaporizer). Make sure that more than one vaporizer cannot be turned on at the same time. Make sure that the vaporizers are adequately filled.

Pipeline test and cylinder test. Flow control tests. Vaporizer back pressure tests. Low-pressure leak test. Alarm tests. Breathing system tests. Monitor and ventilator tests.

Turn the system circuit breaker off and check that mechanical ventilation continues while the system is running on battery power. After completing the check, turn the system circuit breaker on. The mains indicator is lit when AC power is connected. Set the appropriate controls and alarm limits for the case.