1. Inspect the product before use. DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS NOT INTACT.
2. Open the sealed package and remove the product.
3. Connect the Endotracheal tube/Tracheostomy tube to the Revolvable adapter (1).
4. Connect ventilator tube to the Revolvable Ventilator Connector (2).
5. Attach the date label to colour ring (6).
6. Before suctioning commences ensure that the cap of the irrigation (4)
/flushing (5) port is closed.
7. Before suctioning: Please ensure that the on-off valve is in the open position.
Simply slide the on-off valve (3) to a position which allows the catheter to enter
the Endotracheal tube/Tracheostomy tube.
Suctioning Procedure
CAUTION – ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED VACUUM LEVELS.
CONSIDER LENGTH OF SUCTIONING TIME.
1. Grip the three way adaptor in one hand and with the other hand feed the suction
catheter into the Endotracheal tube/Tracheostomy tube, to the required depth.
Depth markers can be visible through the protective cover (7) for your guidance.
2. Once the suction catheter is in the desired position/depth depress the vacuum
control valve (8) to apply suction
3. Remove suction catheter until the protective sleeve is straight.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 as necessary.
Irrigation/Flushing Procedure
1. Open the Irrigation(4)/Flushing(5) port cap.
2. Inject the required amount of sterile salve/water into the port.
3. Repeat suctioning procedure steps 1-2 as above.
4. After suctioning remove suction catheter until the protective sleeve is straight.