Assembly and preparation
70 Instructions for use Perseus A500 SW 2.0n
Table with recommended hose configurations
Adults Pediatric patients Neonates
Filter or HMEF with connector for sample line between
Y-piece and patient:
Or
Filter at inspiratory port and expiratory port, connector
for sample line at Y-piece:
Filter at inspiratory port and expiratory port,
connector for sample line as close to patient
as possible:
Lateral connectors for the sample line support
CO
2 measurement and help to flush the dead
space between Y-piece and hose adapter.
If using an expiratory filter is not possible
(e.g., due to an intrinsic PEEP due to air trap-
ping), hygienically reprocess the device after
use with this patient.
Carry out the reprocessing as described in the
reprocessing instructions supplied with the
product.
When fine pored filters (A) are used, do not connect the sample line
between the tube and the filter:
When no filters, but only an HME (B) is in use, set the alarm limits for
MV low and Paw high to suitable values: