Einleitung
Replacing the bacterial filter in HAMILTON-C1 assures non-contamination in ventilator’s inspiratory and expiratory gas paths. Keep in mind that all bacterial filters are single patient-use only! This is the bacterial filter replacement guide for a DUAL LIMB circuit setup. To find the bacterial filter replacement guide for a COAXIAL circuit setup, click here: HAMILTON C-1 Bacterial Filter Replacement (Coaxial Circuit Setup)
For more information on specific types of filters offered by Hamilton Medical:
For more information on using filters for COVID-19 and other extremely infectious diseases:
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Disconnect used/contaminated INSPIRATORY bacterial filter from circuit setup
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Gently twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the inspiratory outlet.
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Next, twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the inspiratory limb.
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The used/contaminated bacterial filter should now be removed from the inspiratory port.
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Disconnect used/contaminated EXPIRATORY bacterial filter from circuit setup
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Gently twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the expiratory outlet.
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Next, twist and pull the used/contaminated bacterial filter from the expiratory limb.
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The used/contaminated bacterial filter should now be removed from the expiratory port.
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Your two new bacterial filters should now be installed in their respective inspiratory and expiratory ports.
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After completing all steps, the end result should look like this:
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
