Contents
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Operating Instructions MicroVent
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Pressure-limited ventilation 35
Displaying Measured Ventilation Parameters 36
End of Operation 37
In Case of Loss of Electric Power 38
Time Limits for Battery Powered Operation 39
Alarms 41
Care 42
Disassembly 42
Disassembling the Patient Valve 43
Disassembling the Humidifier 43
Disinfecting/Sterilizing 44
Inspection and Maintenance 45
Preventive Maintenance 45
Changing a Fuse 46
In Case of Ventilator Malfunction 46
Extended Storage 46
Customer Service Mode 47
Troubleshooting 47
What's What 53
Front View 53
Rear View 54
Side View 55
Technical Data 56
Ambient Conditions 56
Performance Data 56
Alarms 57
Operating Data 57
Physical Characteristics 58
Certificates 58
Theory of Operation 59
Symbols for Pneumatic Components 59
Gas Supply 59
CMV/SIMV 59
CPAP 60
Parts List 61
Glossary 62
Ordering Information 63
Index 64
Contents
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Introduction READ THIS FIRST 6
Operator's Responsibility for Patient Safety 6
Limitation of Liability 6
Warranty 7
Definitions 8
General WARNINGS and CAUTIONS 8
Precautions During Preparation 9
Precautions During Operation 10
Precautions During Care 10
Precautions During Maintenance 11
Intended Use 12
Medical Attention 12
Ventilation With an Independent Manual
Ventilation Device 12
Overview 13
Front Panel 14
Preparation 15
Installing the Patient Valve 15
Pneumatic Connections 16
Electrical Supply 17
Gas Supply 21
Tests of Readiness for Operation 23
MicroVent Checklist 23
Connecting a Test Lung 24
Testing Ventilator Function 25
Testing O2 Concentration 26
Testing Minute Volume Monitoring 26
Testing PEEP 27
Testing »Paw high« Alarm 27
Testing »Paw low« Alarm 28
Testing »Main supply« Alarm 28
Testing SIMV Synchronization 28
Testing Pressure Support Ventilation 29
Operation 30
Controlled Mandatory Ventilation (CMV) 30
Assist Control Ventilation 32
Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory
Ventilation (SIMV) 32
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP) / Pressure Support 34