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4. Accept or adjust the parameters on the pop-up window. The factory default
settings are displayed below (Table 6):
Table 6: Adaptive Bi-Level Default Settings
Respiratory Rate = 8 bpm
IPAP = 10 cmH
2
O
Easy Exhale™ = On
EPAP = 5 cmH
2
O
Rise Time = Auto
I-Time = 1.5 sec
Peak Flow Termination (Esens) = 40%
Triggering
= -2 cmH
2
O for pressure and 2 L/min for flow
triggering.
5. If facemask ventilation is required, apply a facemask to the patient. Connect
the ventilator breathing circuit to the facemask.
6. Adjust the ventilator parameters for optimal ventilator patient synchrony and
adequate ventilation (See page 134).
7. Select suitable patient alarms by proceeding to the Main Menu and selecting
the Alarm Settings option. Enter the appropriate alarms according to facility
protocol.
NOTE Adaptive Bi-Level provides a backup respiratory rate if spontaneous patient
breathing efforts are not detected.
In cases where a severe leak is present, the Patient Disconnect alarm can be
disabled via the Alarm Settings screen (See page 144)
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