2/Theory of Operation
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ZZZ2.1. General
The 7900 Ventilator is a microprocessor based, electronically controlled, pneumat-
ically driven ventilator with a built in monitoring system for inspired oxygen, airway
pressure and exhaled volume. The 7900 is a "Closed Loop Control Ventilator."
Sensors in the breathing circuit are used to control and monitor patient ventilation
as well as measure inspired oxygen concentration. This allows for compensation
of compression losses, fresh gas contribution, valve and regulator drift and any
small leakage in the breathing absorber, bellows and system. User settings and
microprocessor calculations control breathing patterns. The 7900 has a user-se-
lectable Heliox mode to allow gas composition compensation when Heliox gas is
used.
Figure 2-1
7900 Ventilator - Excel SE and Modulus SE Anesthesia System Interface.
User interface settings are stored in non-volatile memory. The user may change
settings with a simple and secure setting sequence. A bellows contains breathing
gasses to be delivered to the patient
Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) is regulated electronically. Positive pres-
sure is maintained in the breathing system so that any leakage occuring is com-
pensated for by the ventilator to maintain PEEP.
An RS-232 serial digital communications port connects to and communicates with
external devices.
SIB
Board
O2 Flush
O2 Pressure
SIB
able
Optional
ommunications
Cable
entilator
Control
Module
C Power
User Inputs
9 Soft keys,
1 knob
5 - 100 psi Suppy
Absorber
GMS
MAS
Mk5
A
R
Gas
Scavenging
Valve
bsorber
anifold
IB
Interface
Panel
2
ensor
low
ensors
o Vacuum
xhaust Gas
System
Bellows