ACUTRONIC fabian HFO User Manual

Accessories and options 129
fabian HFO | SW 5.1.x
Ref: 113003.EN / Date 2020-02-10
12.5 External communication, PDMS
fabian devices can be connected to various Patient Data Management Systems (PDMS). fabian’s
own PDMS interface is called acuLink. A license is needed to activate this feature, which can be
ordered through your local distributor.
fabian supports acuLink with three different protocols:
1. Acutronic proprietary RS232 protocol without wave data
2. Acutronic proprietary RS232 protocol with wave data
3. IVOI protocol from Philips for Intellibridge/Vuelink via RS232
There are two major version of our acuLink protocol available: version 3 and version 4. Each one is
supported by various drivers on the market. Please contact the manufacturer of your PDMS for
further info.
Data from our ventilators can be received by the CIS system of the following brands – meaning that
there are drivers from these PDMS manufacturer compatible with the specific acuLink version):
• Qualcomm Life (CapsuleTech)
• Philips:
o protocol IVOI (modules: IntelliVue / IntelliBridge EC5-EC10 / VueLink)
o protocol IHE HL7: IntelliBridge EC40/80 modules
o protocol HL7: IntelliSpace Critical Care and Anesthesia (ICCA) system
• GE Healthcare
• Cerner
• Dräger
• AGFA
• Mindray
• METAVISION iMDSoft
12.6 FOT
12.6.1 Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) at fabian HFO
FOT is available as a submenu under Waves / loops in fabian HFO ventilators in the following
modes:
• CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
• HFO - High-Frequency Oscillation ventilation
• IPPV - Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
• PSV - Pressure Support Ventilation
• SIMV - Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
• SIMV + PSV - Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation with PSV support
• SIPPV - Synchronized Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
FOT is only available if:
• There is an FOT license installed on the device
• Flow sensor is connected and turned ON
• Any of the previously mentioned ventilation modes are active

ACUTRONIC fabian HFO Specifications

General

Brand	ACUTRONIC
Model	fabian HFO
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English