Hamilton G5 - Nebulizer: Configuring the Nebulizer Type

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J.10 Nebulizer: Configuring the nebulizer type
NOTE:
If you are using an external pneumatic nebulizer ensure
to configure the nebulizer. This configuration helps pre-
vent nuisance alarms due to inappropriate nebulizer
volume compensation.
With the Nebulizer window opened you can select a nebu-
lizer type, or if you use the device’s internal nebulizer select
Internal .
The internal nebulizer function adds volume to the gas deliv-
ered to the patient, but selecting
Internal compensates the
total volume so that the set tidal volume is delivered.
If an external nebulizer is being used, either a pneumatic
(small-volume) nebulizer powered by an external gas source or
a standalone ultrasonic or electronic (piezo) micropump nebu-
lizer, select
External . This deactivates volume compensation.
Then configure the nebulizer: