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Indications of the Flow 50 Insufflator
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Patients
Insufflation parameters
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6.3 Pediatric Indication
The Pediatric indication is used to distend the peritoneal cavity during laparo-
scopic procedures by insufflating CO
The user can select the following mode:
• Sensitive
Alternatively, the user can work with a previously created user profile (see chap-
ter 7.1 Profiles).
The Pediatric indication is designed specifically for use on newborns, infants, and
children.
The maximum nominal pressure can be set to 15 mmHg and the maximum gas
flow rate to 20 l/min.
For use in children, it is recommended to optimize the device control (depending
on the nominal flow selection) based on age and weight as follows:
Age group Weight
Children younger than 1 approximately 1-9 kg
year
Children from 1 to 3 approximately 10-15 kg 0.5-1.0 l/min
years
Children from 3 to 4 approximately 16-19 kg 1.0-2.0 l/min
years
Children from 4 to 14 > 20 kg
years
WARNING!
Recommended work settings
The flow values listed for laparoscopic procedures performed on newborns, in-
fants, and children are only suggested values. The selection of the suitable flow
and pressure values is solely the responsibility of the attending physician.
WARNING!
Gas flow limit
The gas flow may not exceed 14 l/min when performing a laparoscopy on new-
borns or patients weighing less than 25 kg (approximately 55 US pounds).
WARNING!
Pneumolabium/pneumoscrotum
Children are at risk of a pneumolabium or pneumoscrotum.
NOTE!
Low nominal flow setting
The nominal pressure cannot be reached in case of leaks if the nominal flow is set
too low.
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Gas flow range
0.1-0.5 l/min
> 2.0 l/min