The MetaNeb® System User Manual (174432 REV 7) 15
Pre-Use Check For In-Line Use with a ventilator
PRE-USE CHECK FOR IN-LINE USE WITH A VENTILATOR
Do this before to each use:
1. Connect the gas hose to a 50 psi oxygen
source.
2. Connect the circuit to the controller.
3. Set the mode to CHFO, and select
Higher.
4. Put the master switch in the ON position.
5. Occlude the patient opening of the handset.
6. Watch the pressure gauge. The average of
pressure fluctuations should not be less than 15
and not more than 40 cm H
2
O.
7. Set the mode to CPEP.
8. Turn the CPEP flow dial counterclockwise to full
flow.
9. With the black occlusion ring installed, occlude
the patient opening of the handset and monitor
the manometer. Make sure there is a peak
pressure occurrence of not less than 20 and not more than 45 cm H
2
O.
10. If the device is not within the parameters specified above, do not use
the unit. Contact Hill-Rom Technical Support to examine and repair
the unit.
Higher
Lower
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