Description; Indications; Contraindications; Components - Westmed NEO-POD Manual De Instrucciones

Description:

The NeoPod TM T Transport Humidification System and associated breathing circuit is a wick-type respiratory gas
heated humidifier system intended for infant use during transport in an appropriate transport incubator or isolette.
The system is designed to heat and humidify dry medical gas of up to 100% oxygen.

Indications:

The NeoPod T with Lava Bed Humidifier Cartridge and associated breathing circuits are indicated for infants whose
upper airways may have been bypassed and are being transported in an appropriate transport incubator or isolette.
The NeoPod T Transport Humidification System is for use only as recommended by a physician.

Contraindications:

Breathing circuit and Lava Bed Humidifier Cartridge should not be used outside the Transport Incubator or isolette.
Do not use at a flow rate greater than 10 LPM.
Use only with recommended breathing circuit supplied by Westmed, Inc.

Components:

The NeoPod T Transport Humidification System consists of the NeoPod T Controller, Lava Bed Humidifier
Cartridge, Power and Controller Cable (includes the Lava Bed Sensor and Airway Sensor), Pole Mount Bracket and
Mattress Bracket.
1. Controller: (Figure A) The NeoPod T Controller is the electronic unit that controls the Lava Bed Humidifier
Cartridge and monitors the temperature of the system.
Caution!
Read all instructions prior to use.
Caution! The cable assemblies are sold separately. Please ensure the correct cable assembly is selected for
your specific application.
1. Power and Controller Cable Assembly: The NeoPod T is powered by a 12 volt DC power source and
can utilize three
cables and the AC power converter cable as shown below.
Low Temp Yellow Indicator
Airway Temperature
Button
On/Off
Lavabed Warming
Indicator
40C Over Temperature Indicator
Figure A.
.
types of cable assemblies. These include the two separate types of the DC power
High Temp Yellow
Green Indicator
Indicator
Temperature Set
Point
Alarm Silence
Temp Probe Failure
Indicator
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