ACUTRONIC fabian +nCPAP evolution User Manual

116 17 Guide to Volume Guarantee (VG)
fabian +nCPAP evolution | SW V5.1.x
Ref: 122003.EN / Date : 26Jan2021
If the “Check ETT tube” alarm is activated, the VG function will be disabled and the pre-set Pinsp
is used for ventilation. VG function will restart once the alarm is removed.
17.2 How to start the VG function
The following procedure describes the use of VG in SIPPV mode. The same procedure can be
followed in the other conventional ventilation modes such as IPPV, SIPPV, SIMV+PSV and PSV
where VG function is available
Step 1
Setup Ventilator in SIPPV mode with VG disabled and start ventilation.
Initial parameter settings:
I–flow :
8 L/min
E–flow :
6 L/min
Rate :
between
35 to
40
BPM
Inspiratory Time :
between
0.3 to
0.4
seconds
Pinsp :
between
16 to
18
mbar
PEEP :
4 to
6
mbar
NOTE: The suggested parameters and alarm settings are for explanation purpose. These must
be carefully examined and appropriately set for each patient.
Step 2
Select the appropriate VTe to be guaranteed by setting Vguarant to a target volume. A typical
infant tidal volume target is 4 to 6mL/kg.
Figure 17-1: Set Vguarant parameter

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