1 Introduction
WARNING!
Risk of Personal Injury
The Nippy 4 must only be used:
• For the intended treatment in accordance with this manual and with the instruc-
tions given by the responsible clinical personnel.
• In accordance with the operating conditions specified in this manual.
• In original and unmodified shape and only with accessories specified or approved
by Breas Medical.
Every other use may lead to risk of personal injury!
CAUTION!
Read this manual thoroughly so that you completely understand how the Nippy 4 is
operated and maintained before taking it into use, to ensure correct usage, maximum per-
formance and serviceability. Non-professional caregivers (e.g. family members) should
consult the medical equipment provider’s respiratory therapist if they have any questions
about the function, proper use, operation, service or maintenance of the Nippy 4.
Breas Medical reserves the right to make changes to this product without any prior
notification.
U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician.
1.1 What is the Nippy 4?
The Nippy 4 is a pressure ventilator capable of delivering continuous or intermittent ventila-
tory support for patients who require invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation. The
Nippy 4 is capable of running 24 hours/day.
The Nippy 4 can be operated in the following ventilation modes:
• Pressure Support (PSV)
May be combined with Auto-EPAP (AE)
• Pressure Support with TgV (PSV+TgV)
TgV= Target Volume
May be combined with Auto-EPAP (AE)
• Pressure Control (PCV)
May be combined with Auto-EPAP (AE)
• Pressure Control with TgV (PCV+TgV)
TgV= Target Volume
May be combined with Auto-EPAP (AE)
• Mouthpiece - Pressure (PCV-MPV)
• CPAP
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