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Each waveform is continuously updated unless the PRINT or FREEZE membrane button is pressed.
The PRINT button transfers data to a connected parallel printer.
The FREEZE button freezes the current screen and suspends the screen update until pressed a second time.
Table 4–1: Waveform Choices
Heading Display Waveform Shown
aw
2
Airway Pressure
P
insp
(cmH
2
0) Airway Pressure at Machine Outlet
Pes (cmH
2
O)
Esophageal Pressure
tr
2
Tracheal Pressure
P
tp
(cmH
2
0) Transpulmonary Pressure
Flow(L/min) Flow
V
t
(ml)
Airway Tidal Volume
exp
Expiratory flow
F
insp
Inspiratory Flow
PCO
2
CO
2
value through the respiratory cycle
Analog 0 Based on analog input scale
Based on analog input scale
PCO
2
CO
2
level through respiratory cycle
Axis Ranges
The scale (vertical axis) and sweep speed (horizontal axis) of the displayed graphs are also modifiable using the touch
screen. To change the displayed range, press either axis of the displayed graph to highlight it. The highlighted axis can
then be modified using the data dial below the touch screen (Figure 4–3). To accept the change, touch the highlighted
axis again or press Accept.
Time Ranges
0 to 6 seconds
0 to 12 seconds
0 to 30 seconds
0 to 60 seconds