Aeonmed vg70 User Manual

This quick start guide has been developed by the NHS and Cabinet Office and should be used in conjunction with the manufacturers Instructions for Use
CONNECT AND SET UP DEVICE
What controls does the ventilator have? (Image E)
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SET THE CONTROLS ON THE VG70
AEONMED VG70 VENTILATOR: QUICK START GUIDE
CONNECT AND SET UP THE VG70
CLASS A ICU
• Check oxygen sensor is
connected under flap below
inspiratory port
• Attach HMEF to expiratory port (D)
• Connect patient circuit to
inspiratory port and to HMEF on
expiratory port.
• A standard humidification setup is
possible as shown
• The Y piece is then connected to a
test lung and then patient.
• The device is largely touch screen menu driven (image E)
with a control/confirm knob to the side of the screen
adjacent to an alarm mute button.
• The controls are accessed by pressing the main menu
button (highlighted yellow in the image)
• The standby button/start ventilation is in the bottom right
hand corner of the screen (highlighted blue in the image)
• These controls are used to input patient data and select the
standard modes of ICU ventilation and also to adjust the
parameters, e.g. Tidal volume, Respiratory rate, I:E, Fi02,
PEEP/CPAP etc, as well as to set limits.
Expiration valve
lock
Inspiration port
Expiration valve
Expiration port
Oxygen sensor
storage shell
Nebulizer
• Connect mains power adapter to the power plug
• Connect Oxygen from the wall or cylinder to the
oxygen input port.
• Air connection is not required as this ventilator is
turbine driven
How do I connect the ventilator?
(Image A)
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How do I set up the breathing system
and the HME filter? (Image B)
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A
Power
Switch
Oxygen
input port
B
C
D
E

Aeonmed vg70 Specifications

General

Type	ICU Ventilator
Tidal Volume	20 to 2000 ml
PEEP	0 to 50 cmH2O
Pressure Support	0 to 60 cmH2O
Waveforms	Pressure, Flow, Volume
Modes of Ventilation	VCV, PCV, PSV, SIMV, APRV
Respiratory Rate	1 to 100 bpm
Inspiratory Time	0.2 to 5 seconds
Inspiratory to Expiratory Ratio	1:1 to 1:10
FiO2	21% to 100%
Trigger Sensitivity (Flow)	1-10 L/min
Display	12.1 inch TFT touch screen
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Summary

Connect and Set Up the VG70 Ventilator

Connecting the Ventilator

Connect mains power and oxygen. Turbine-driven, no air connection needed.

Setting Up Breathing System and HME Filter

Connect oxygen sensor, HME filter, and patient circuit. Y-piece connects to test lung/patient.

Ventilator Controls Overview

Touchscreen menu, control knob, alarm mute. Main menu, standby/start button.

Operating the VG70 Ventilator

Setting Ventilation Modes

Select mode via the "mode" tab in the main menu. Many modes available.

Setting Ventilation Parameters

Adjust parameters via touchscreen or dial. Press "Accept" to start ventilation.

Device Self-Check Procedure

Machine performs Power On Self Test, leak, pressure, and flow sensor tests.

Understanding Ventilator Alarms

High, medium, low priority alarms. Defaults adjustable. Critical alarms listed.