General care tourniquet G2015 Series

manualpneumatic

The manometer is graduated from 0 to 600 mmHg with a graduated measuring range every 10 mmHg, and an accuracy of ± 5 mmHg. The manometer made up of a membrane aneroid beryllium copper treated with quality watch-making mechanism. Owing to their special, robust design, it is possible to sterilise these arm cuffs and lower limb cuffs. They are composed of an envelope and a removable silicone bladder, makes it easier to maintain. Use of the device – Operating instructions • Application of the arm cuff or lower limb cuff on the limb : ➢ Exsanguinate the limb using an Esmarch bandage or by elevating at 45° for 5 to 8 min. ➢ Before fitting the tourniquet: - check that the tourniquet to be fitted is of the correct size for the limb - check that the pocket of the tourniquet is sealed - check the quality of the Velcro and seams on the arm cuff / lower limb cuff ➢ Position the tourniquet envelope on a protective bandage, previously applied on the skin of the limb on which the tourniquet is to be fitted. Application of the arm cuff or lower limb cuff on the limb : ➢ - Connect the pneumatic extension of arm cuff or lower limb cuff in the manometer's connector. Cleaning and disinfection Important : Before using the device for the first time and before cleaning operation, extract the bladder from the cuff. Preliminary disinfection ✓ Cuff : immerse the envelope in suitable disinfectant solutions for textiles (detergents, decontaminants). ✓ Bladder : use disinfectant solutions that have been validated for elastic materials. Do not use disinfectants containing components such as phenols or alkylamines (do not immerse the bladder).