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Cleaning the Exhalation Valve and Reusable Patient Circuit
WARNING
Patient Circuits – Pulmonetic Systems’ Patient Circuits, Exhalation Valve Assemblies and
Water Traps are shipped clean, not sterile.
Refer to your LTV
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1200 or LTV
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1150 Ventilator Operator’s Manual or the Instructions for
Use enclosed with your patient circuits and patient circuit components for assembly,
disassembly, care and cleaning recomendations. The illustration here is provided for
reference.
Exhalation Valve Assembly
Always leak test the patient breathing circuit after assembly or cleaning.
WARNING
Leak Testing Patient Circuits – Leak test the patient circuit with all accessories connected
before connection to the patient. Failing to do this can result in ineffective ventilation and
possible harm to the patient. Refer to Leak Test in Chapter 2 – Ventilator Checkout Tests for
detailed instructions.