16 Chapter 2: Unpacking and Setup Operator's manual
L2786 Rev. M
Attaching the Patient Circuit
Adult Circuit using an Active
Humidifier
Using an active humidifier, the adult patient
circuit is set up as shown in Figure 2–16.
Attach your humidifier to the upright pole of
the AVEA base. Adjust the height of the
humidifier and the length of the humidifier
tubing so that the tubing is relatively
straight with no occlusions.
Figure 2–16: Adult Circuit with Active Humidifier
Adult Circuit without active humidifier
The setup for use with a passive humidifier or HME is
per Figure 2–17. The inspiratory limb of the patient
circuit connects directly to the gas output of the
ventilator. The passive humidification system should be
placed in-line in the patient circuit per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Figure 2–17: Adult Patient Circuit without active humidifier.
limb of Patient
Circuit
of Patient Circuit
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