Alarms in mechanical ventilation
“Apnea Pressure” – Check for patient disconnect. If system is tight, then check to see of the threshold is
set above your peak pressure. If so, depress the”Setup” soft key then “Auto set.”
“Pressure Limiting” - This message occurs if the patients peak pressure reaches the P-MAX set in Volume
Control. You either have to increase the P-MAX, decrease the VT set or try “Pressure Control.”
Turning the Ventilator off – Depress the “Man/Spont” soft key and confirm with the rotary knob. Depress the
soft key below “Volume Alarm.” Adjust the fresh gas flows and APL valve accordingly.
End of Day
Shutting machine down - Depress “Standby” soft key and confirm with the rotary knob. Assure all flow meters
are off. The Fabius Tiro will time out into a screensaver in 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Soda Lime or “Draeger Sorb” – The Fabius Tiro scrubs CO2 from the bottom-up. If the granules are depleted
by 2/3 or inspired CO
2
is present, replace.
Vaporizers – Check site glass for fill level. Fill as needed.
O2 Cell – Remove O2 cell from post and replace with Inspiratory Valve plug.
This guide does not replace the Fabius Tiro Operator’s Instruction Manual.
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