NM2C PMS PROCEDURE (continued)
6.24A BELLOWS: ADULT - if applicable
6.24A.1 Set the FREQUENCY to 10 BPM.
6.24A.2 Set the I:E RATIO to 1:2.
6.24A.3 Adjust the O
2
flow to 300 ml/min.
6.24A.4 Adjust the INSPIRATORY FLOW to MED.
6.24A.5 Adjust the Tidal Volume to 200 ml.
6.24A.6 Press the O
2
Flush momentarily to inflate the bellows.
( ) 6.24A.7 What is the Tidal Volume on the test volumeter? ___ ml (125-250)
6.24A.8 Adjust the Tidal Volume to 1000 ml, and the fresh gas flow to 3 L/min.
6.24A.9 Press the O
2
Flush momentarily to inflate the bellows.
( ) 6.24A.10 What is the Tidal Volume on the test volumeter? ___ ml (900-1100)
6.24A.11 Adjust the O
2
flow to 5 l/min.
6.24A.12 Adjust the Tidal Volume to maximum.
6.24A.13 Remove the test lung and attach a 3 liter breathing bag. Adjust the
INSPIRATORY FLOW to fully compress the bellows.
NOTE: Bag should be placed on a flat horizontal surface to reduce artifact volume.
( ) 6.24A.14 What is the Tidal Volume on the test volumeter? ___ ml (≥1400)
6.24B VENTILATOR RELIEF VALVE: ADULT
6.24B.1 Adjust the O
2
flow to 10 l/min.
6.24B.2 Adjust the INSPIRATORY FLOW to MED.
6.24B.3 Adjust the I:E RATIO to 1:3, and the FREQUENCY to 10.
6.24B.4 Adjust the Tidal Volume to 1200 ml.
( ) 6.24B.5 What is the PEEP? ___ cm H
2
O(≤3)
6.24B.6 Adjust the O
2
flow to 500 ml.
( ) 6.24B.7 Does the ventilator deliver the full Tidal Volume during 5 consecutive
cycles? ___ (Y)
6.24B.8 Does the bellows stop adjust smoothly? ___ (Y)
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