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Maquet FLOW-I User Manual

Maquet FLOW-I
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MAQUET FLOW-I COVID-19 QUICKGUIDE
TWO RULES OF FLOW-I
1. Make sure it is switched on
2. READ THE SCREEN
FLOW-I
Screen with touch
display area for
ventilatory functions
Rotary knob for selecting, changing
and confirming values on the screen.
Membrane buttons for quick access
to special windows on screen eg
trends, silence alarms etc
HEPA filter
CO2
absorber
(sodalime)
Power button
Emergency ventilation allows
patient to be manually ventilated in
the case of system failure. When the
emergency switch is set to ‘ON’ the
anaesthetic system will shut down.
Fresh gas flow is replaced by 100%
O2 and a manual APL valve under the
flap
Water trap
needs to be
changed
when half
full (or every
17 hours
even if it
isn’t half
full)

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Maquet FLOW-I Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAnesthesia Machine
ModelFLOW-I
Power Supply100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
ManufacturerMaquet
Ventilation ModesPressure Support
Display15-inch touchscreen display
Integrated FeaturesIntegrated ventilator, breathing system, monitoring
Oxygen MonitoringIntegrated oxygen monitoring
Vaporizer OptionsIsoflurane, Sevoflurane, Desflurane
Gas SupplyO2, N2O, Air

Summary

FLOW-I Machine Overview

Key Components and Controls

Identifies essential parts like screen, buttons, filters, and knobs for operation.

Ventilation Controls and Features

Switches, Valves, and Accessories

Details on MAN/AUTO switch, APL valve, O2 flush, and breathing bag for ventilation management.

Performing Self Check

System Check Requirements

Outlines conditions, duration, and personnel needed for a system check.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Patient Data and Initial Settings

Entering patient demographics, gas flow, and O2 concentration for initial setup.

Alarm Limit Configuration

Setting critical alarm limits for parameters like Ppeak, MVe, PEEP, RR, ETCO2, and FiO2.

Alarm Volume Adjustment

Options for adjusting alarm volume, including suggesting a setting or user adjustment.

Operating the Machine

Key Operational Settings

Guidance on setting fresh gas flow, O2 concentration, and understanding inspired oxygen measurement.

Daily Operational Checklist

Pre-use Checks and Maintenance

Essential daily checks including cylinders, filters, tube clamps, and breathing circuit components.

Soda Lime Management

Procedures for checking and changing soda lime based on color and CO2 levels.

Ventilation Modes and Procedures

Pressure Regulated Volume Control (PRVC)

Guidance on using PRVC mode and identifying patient triggering on waveforms.

Condensation Management

Importance of managing condensation in the breathing circuit and procedures for emptying.

Suctioning Protocol

Procedure for increasing fresh gas flow before performing suctioning.

Machine Pausing and Documentation

Procedure for Pausing the Ventilator

Steps for pausing the ventilator for short or extended periods, including manual ventilation fallback.

Documentation Requirements

Essential records for ICU logs, including machine checks, consumables, and patient ventilation parameters.

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