Instructions For Use; Preparation And Assembly Of The Speaking Devices - Atos Medical ProTrach DualCare HME 15 Manual Del Usuario

2. Instructions for use

2.1 Preparation and assembly of the
speaking devices
CAUTION: Use only original accessories with the device.
Use of other accessories may cause product malfunction and
harm the patient.
When the Speaking Valve in combination with a HME is not
advisable, evaluate the possibility of using the ProTrach HME
DigiTop in combination with a HME.
Before each use, please check that the speaking device (Speaking
Valve, HME DigiTop, or HME DigiTop O
undamaged and that the Speaking Valve functions as intended,
e.g., it clicks into the HME mode and speaking mode. If the
device does not function as intended or seems damaged, do
not use the device and replace it.
Attach the ProTrach Connection Strap
The ProTrach Connection Strap can be used to secure the
Speaking Valve to the neckband (optional). This is done to avoid
that the device is lost, for example, when coughing or sneezing.
1. Insert the string of the Connection Strap into the clip
(Figure 5a and 5b).
2. Insert the string of the Connection Strap to the Speaking
Valve (Figure 5c).
Note: If the Connection Strap is pulled with a certain force,
the string will loosen from the clip. This is a security feature to
prevent injury if the string accidentally is caught up somewhere.
If this occurs, just insert the string again in the clip (Figure
5a and 5b).
CAUTION: Do not attempt to glue or otherwise permanently
attach the string to the clip or Speaking Valve.
Assemble speaking device and HME
CAUTION: Always assemble the HME with the speaking
device (Speaking Valve, HME DigiTop, or HME DigiTop O
before use (Figure 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7a, and 7b). If the device is
not properly assembled, the ProTrach HME 22 can get stuck
in the tracheostomy tube and be diffi cult to remove in case
of blockage.
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