Hamilton G5 - Introduction

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5 Ventilator settings
5.1 Introduction
WARNING
• To ensure the ventilator’s safe operation,
always run the prescribed tests and calibrations
before using the ventilator on a patient. If the
ventilator fails any tests, remove it from clinical
use immediately. DO NOT use the ventilator
until necessary repairs are completed and all
tests are successful. Ensure the ventilator is set
up for the appropriate patient conditions with
the appropriate breathing circuit parts, includ-
ing the appropriate flow sensor, as described in
Chapter 2.
• Confirm a flow sensor calibration has been
performed before you use the ventilator.
• It is the clinician’s responsibility to ensure that
all ventilator settings are appropriate, even
when “automatic” features such as automatic
alarm setting, ASV, MinVol adjustment, PEEP
adjustment or Oxygen adjustment are used.
This section introduces how to set up the device for ventilation
on a patient. Prepare the ventilator as instructed in Chapter 2,
Setting up the ventilator. Be familiar with the Ventilation Cock-
pit. Use the touch screen and buttons comfortable to select,
activate, and confirm parameters. For details, see section 2.17.