Hamilton G5 - Controlling Humidifier Options; Controlling Humidifier Options on the Ventilator

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3.6.5 Controlling humidifier options
Detailed information about controlling the humidifier settings
are in the HAMILTON-H900 Operating Instructions. We provide
here an overview of how to control the humidifier from the
ventilator screen.
The water temperature is monitored, and the data can be
transmitted to a connected PDMS.
Table 3-2. Controlling humidifier options on the ventilator
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Change the humidity Select the Humidity control (item 1 in Figure 3-29),
then, using the P&T knob, select and set the desired
humidity level.
Change the tempera-
ture
Select the Temperature control (item 2 in Figure 3-29),
then, using the P&T knob, select and set the desired
temperature.
Switch between Auto
and Manual mode
To enable Auto mode, select the
Auto check box (item
5 in Figure 3-29). To enable
Manual mode, ensure the
Auto check box is clear.
Quickly display the
Humidifier window
from any screen
Select the Humidifier Quick Access button in the bot-
tom right of the screen (item 6 in Figure 3-29).
Specify noninvasive
ventilation mode
Select the NIV check box (item 7 in Figure 3-29).
CAUTION
Only use this mode for noninvasively
ventilated patients.
Reduce condensation
in expiratory tube
Select the Exp. temp increase check box (item 8 in
Figure 3-29). This increases the heat in the expiratory
limb.