Dräger Apollo User Manual

Operation Summary
112 Instructions for Use Apollo SW 4.5n
Part Number: 9053586, 3rd edition
the automatic volume adjustment of the Breathing
Sound Emulator (BSE) module during operation.
In addition, the trigger sensitivities and software
algorithms for suppressing artifacts are also
modified, thus influencing the quality of ventilation in
modes supporting spontaneous breathing.
1. Press the >Age< key on the standby screen
(2 in Figure 52).
2. Turn the rotary knob until the correct patient age
is displayed, and press the rotary knob to
confirm.
The patient age parameter is available in the
standby screen as well as in all ventilation modes.
Changing the patient’s age during operation
immediately impacts the parameters described
above.
Entering the patient’s ideal body weight
(Optional)
The patient’s ideal body weight describes that
proportion of the body relevant to setting the
ventilation parameters (the patient’s body weight
minus the assumed excess fat).
The set ideal body weight influences the ventilator
default settings for tidal volume V
T and frequency
freq, as well as the alarm limits for expiratory minute
volume MV during operation.
1. Press the >Weight< button on the standby
screen (3 in Figure 52).
2. Turn the rotary knob until the correct weight is
displayed, and press the knob to confirm.
The patient weight parameter is available in the
standby screen as well as inall ventilation modes.
Changing the patient’s weight during Volume,
Volume AF, Pressure, and Press. Support has no
influence on current ventilation settings.
Adjustment ranges and factory settings
Parameter Adjustment
range
Factory setting
Age <1 - 120 years 40
Weight 1lbto240lbs.
(1 kg to 120 kg)
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Dräger Apollo Specifications

General

Brand	Dräger
Model	Apollo
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English