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Overview of unique features and functionalities of the AVEA ventilator.
Functionality for automatically calculating and adjusting airway pressure for endotracheal tubes.
Instructions for physical setup, including base attachment and component assembly.
List of necessary items for the proper setup and operation of the AVEA ventilator.
Explanation of user interface controls, including membrane buttons and their functions.
Process for selecting or configuring patient settings, including resume current or new patient.
Information on how graphic displays and waveforms are presented on the AVEA.
Details on performing respiratory mechanics maneuvers like Esophageal, MIP, Pflex, AutoPEEP.
Introduction to volumetric capnography option, its features, and warnings.
Configuration options for capnography monitoring, including averaging and enable/disable.
Overview, circuit compatibility, and specifications for Nasal CPAP mode.
Description of the nIMV mode, its operation, and circuit compatibility.
Explanation of visual indicators for compressor, Heliox, mains, and battery status.
Classification of alarms by priority (high, medium, low) and their characteristics.
Guidelines for cleaning external surfaces, accessories, and parts of the AVEA ventilator.
Schedule for preventive maintenance, including filter replacement and transducer verification.
Contact details and hours for technical support and customer care.
Information on how to obtain AVEA ventilator parts, accessories, and replacement components.
Specifications for air, Heliox, and oxygen gas supplies, including pressure and fittings.
Details on AC power supply requirements and operating voltage ranges.
Diagram and explanation of the AVEA's gas delivery system components and function.
Specifications for volume measurement parameters like Vte, Vti, Spon Vt, Mand Vt, Vdel.
Specifications for pressure monitoring parameters like Ppeak, Pmean, Pplat, PEEP.
Technical specifications for the VarFlex flow sensor, including performance and physical details.
Technical specifications for the Hot Wire flow sensor, including performance and physical details.
List of messages displayed on the AVEA message bar and their corresponding causes.
Formula and specifications for calculating the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index.
Calculation and specifications for Chest wall Compliance, requiring an esophageal balloon.
Troubleshooting steps for common capnometry error messages and their corrective actions.
Formulas and explanations for calculating PCO2, EtCO2, FCO2, VCO2, and VtCO2.
Calculation of physiologic dead space and its ratio to tidal volume.
Manufacturer's declaration regarding electromagnetic emissions and compliance.
Manufacturer's declaration regarding electromagnetic immunity and compliance levels.
Definitions of terms and abbreviations used throughout the AVEA Operator's Manual.
| Manufacturer | CareFusion |
|---|---|
| Model | AVEA |
| Patient Type | Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal |
| Power Source | AC power, Internal Battery |
| Respiratory Rate Range | 1-150 breaths/min |
| FiO2 Range | 21 to 100% |
| Inspiratory Time | 0.1 to 10 sec |
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Weight | Approximately 88 lbs (40 kg) |