Dräger Primus Series User Manual

Spontaneous Breathing
“SPONT”
• Switch the APL (pressure limiting
valve) to “SPONT”. The
breathing system is open for
spontaneous breathing.
• Press the “Man. Spont.”
key and conrm with the
rotary knob.
Manual Ventilation “MAN”
• Switch APL pressure limiting
valve to “MAN”. There are
two types of APL. Please
familiarise yourself with
your own device.
• Press “Man. Spont.” key and
conrm with the rotary knob.
Note: the breathing system
can be quickly depressurised
by pressing the lever of the
APL valve or pulling the APL
valve upwards dependant on
the type of APL valve installed.
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Operation

Dräger Primus Series Specifications

General

Type	Anesthesia Workstation
Display	Color Touchscreen
Power Supply	AC Mains (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
Backup Battery	Minimum 30 minutes (depending on configuration and usage)
Tidal Volume Range	20 to 1500 mL
Respiratory Rate	4 to 100 bpm
Inspiratory Time	0.2-5.0 sec
PEEP	0-20 mbar
Gas Supply	O2, N2O, Air
Alarms	Apnea, Gas Supply
Ventilation Modes	Manual, Pressure Support, SIMV
O2 Flush	35 to 45 L/min