Laerdal LGH Penguin - Manual (Page 2)

Intended Use
– The NeoNatalie Suction is primarily intended for removal of fluids from
nasal and oral cavities of newborns and infants. It is also suitable for more
general use as an irrigating syringe.
Important
– Nozzle
Head
Body
Use within local medical protocols
and guidelines.
– Discard the device if it appears to
be damaged.
– This device is not suitable for removal
of meconium from lower airways.
Warnings
Note: Failure to disinfect the device properly
increases the risk of spreading disease.
– Do not insert the Nozzle more
than 1-2 cm into the baby’s
nostrils, or more than 2-3 cm into
the mouth.
– Clean and disinfect the device
before next patient use.
– Take care to not spray
contaminants into the air, as this
increases the risk of spreading
disease. This device is not a toy.
Check before Each Use
Note: Always ensure the device is clean and not damaged before use.
Flip the Head onto the Body of the
suction device. Ensure a flush fit
between the Head and Body.
Test vacuum by squeezing the Body.
Block the tip of the Nozzle with a
finger and release the Body squeeze.
The Body should not expand until
the tip is unblocked.
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User Instructions
Note: Suction strength depends on the amount the Body is squeezed.
Depending on hand size and technique, peak suction achieved may be
in the range of 50 - 150 mmHg (70-200 cmH
2
O). Practice with a
manometer connected to the Nozzle to improve technique.
Squeeze the sides of the Body.
Keep the Body squeezed.
Extract the Nozzle and squeeze the Body to empty the contents into a water
container, towel or similar.
For repetitive suctioning, keep the Body squeezed until suctioning again.
Insert the Nozzle into the oral
or nasal cavity. Release the Body
squeeze slowly to suction.
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There is an urgent need to train millions of birth attendants in developing
countries in effective newborn resuscitation techniques in order to achieve
the UN Millennium Development Goal 4 of reducing infant and child mortality
by 2/3 from 1990 to 2015. Laerdal hopes to contribute to such widespread
training by providing the NeoNatalie Suction and other NeoNatalie products
on a not-for-profit basis to developing countries.
NeoNatalie, Laerdal, the Laerdal logo and ‘helping save lives’ are all trademarks
of Laerdal Medical or its affiliates. Ownership and all rights reserved.
US and other patents pending. US design patent and other design registrations..
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements of
Council Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by Council Directive
2007/47/EC
LATEX This product does not contain latex.