Hamilton G5 - Performing the Maneuver

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9 P/V tool maneuver option
•If the Ptop setting is greater than the high Pres-
sure
alarm setting, the high pressure alarm thresh-
old becomes
Ptop + 5 cmH2O. It overrides the
operator-set alarm threshold.
• Patient alarms are suppressed during the P/V Tool
maneuver.
• After completion of the P/V Tool maneuver, there can
be transitional alarms caused by the interruption of
ventilation by the maneuver.
• P/V Tool Pro: LIP, UIP, PDR and cursor start position
are provided only if the curve fits shape shown in
Figure 9-2 well.
• During the maneuver and 30 seconds after finishing
the maneuver all patient alarms are suppressed.
Apnea time restarts at conclusion of the maneuver.
9.2.1 Performing the maneuver
NOTE:
• For passive patients only
• Inactive in SPONT, NIV, NIV-ST, nCPAP-PS and apnea
backup
• Breathing circuit must be gas tight
• Inactive for 5 breaths after a maneuver
• Inactive during, and for 5 breaths after, nebulization
• Inactive while
Flow Sensor cal. needed is dis-
played
• Reconfirm if the setting exceeds critical limits
• The quality of information obtained depends on con-
dition of flow sensor.
• If the compliance is normal to higher than normal,
use a lower
Ramp speed setting. If the compliance is
lower, you can select a higher
Ramp speed setting.