Dräger Narkomed 2B - Absorber PEEP Valve W;By-Pass - if Applicable

PMC PROCEDURE (continued) NM2B
6.8.7.3.7 Squeeze the breathing bag attached to the bag mount at a
rate of approximately 10 BPM. Readjust the APL valve if
required to properly ventilate the simulated lung.
( ) 6.8.7.3.8 Observe the operation of each unidirectional valve disc at eye
level and make sure the inspiratory valve disc raises only
during the inspiration phase, and the expiratory valve raises
only during the exhalation phase. Watch the valves until
satisfied that both valves operate correctly, and move freely
without sticking.
6.8.7.3.9 Remove the breathing circuit.
6.8.7.3.10 Open the APL valve.
( ) 6.8.8 Absorber PEEP Valve w/By-Pass - if applicable
6.8.8.1 Connect a 12 in. hose between the inspiratory and expiratory
valves, and set the O
2
flow to 5 l/min.
* 6.8.8.2 Place the PEEP bypass in the ON position.
6.8.8.3 Adjust the absorber PEEP valve clockwise to the maximum
position.
6.8.8.4 Does the PEEP valve adjust smoothly? ___ (Y)
6.8.8.5 What is the maximum PEEP? ___ cm H
2
O (15-22)
* 6.8.8.6 Place the PEEP bypass in the OFF position.
6.8.8.7 Does the PEEP return to ≤3cmH
2
O? ___(Y)
6.8.8.8 Adjust the absorber PEEP valve counterclockwise to its minimum
position.
6.8.8.9 Close the O
2
flow control valve.
* These items apply only to machines with a PEEP by-pass.
Rev. Y
6-20
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