54 Chapter 3: Ventilator Operation Operator's manual
L2786 Rev. M
To configure the Increase F
IO
2
:
Access the Configuration tab on the Utilities Screen:
Increase F
IO
2
:
Configures the step increase
used during the increase oxygen maneuver. Sets the amount of oxygen the ventilator will
increase above the current set
FIO
2
.
Example: If the Increase F
IO
2
is set at 20%
AND
The set F
IO
2
is 40%
WHEN
The increase F
IO
2
Maneuver is activated the FIO
2
will increase to 60% for two minutes after
which it will return to 40%.
The default setting for infants is 20% and 79% for Pediatric and Adult applications.
Note:
The settings will be reset to default values when New Patient is selected in the setup
Note:
To achieve 100% delivered FIO
2
during the Increase O
2
maneuver set the Increase FIO
2
setting to its maximum of 79%.
WARNING
Heliox delivery will be interrupted for the time that either the “Suction” or the “Increase O
2
” buttons are
pressed during administration of Heliox. Tidal volume may be affected after the 2-minute “timeout” period,
or when the button is pressed, until the accumulator has been purged.
G. Data dial
Changes the values for a selected field on the touch screen.
H. Accept
Accepts data entered into a field on the touch screen.
I. Cancel
Cancels data entered into a field on the touch screen. The ventilator will continue to ventilate at current settings.