Infrastructure
In order to operate the instrument safely, the laboratory environment
has to fulfill certain conditions which have to be fulfilled initially at the time of installation (see Site Planning Information) but need also to be maintained over time. These are for example
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- the air ventilation and air conditioning in the magnet room.
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- the emergency lights in the magnet room.
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- the granted access to the Line Power Distributor to disconnect the instrument from mains.
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Emergency Access. In case of emergency, access to the Line Power Distributor (LPD) must be granted. The components of the MR instrument are to be disconnected from mains at the LPD. - •
- Position the LPD such that access is always granted in case of emergency.
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In addition, application of anesthesia gases adds requirements to the laboratory environment.
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Health hazard by anesthesia gas above regulatory limits (worker protection) Compliance with occupational safety and health regulations are in the responsibility of the System Owner (responsible body). Acute exposure to Isoflurane as well as chronic exposure can cause health hazard. - 1.
- Anesthesia gas delivered into the instrument can escape.
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- Use corresponding air suction in the surrounding enclosure where applicable.
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- Use Waste Anesthetic Gas suction from the anesthesia mask where applicable.
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- Operate instrument in a room with sufficient air exchange rate.
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- To ensure safe and adequate handling of anesthesia, only trained and authorized users may work with anesthesia gas. Repeat training on a regular base.
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- Check residual anesthesia gas concentration to stay within worker protection regulatory limits (for example using regularly gas personal monitors suitable for Isoflurane detection).
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Risk of Fire Anesthesia gases may be flammable. - •
- Use non-flammable gases (e.g. isoflurane).
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