Dolphin CPAP. User manual
Operation (CPAP)
3. Adjust the target ow and FiO
2
set points.
5. Adjust the PEEP column to the target pressure.
Press in the PEEP spring with one hand, and use the other hand to twist the column
back-and-forth while pulling it up or pushing it down. Once the column is at the
desired depth, release the spring to lock it in place. Refer to the
section
for information about the relationship between the PEEP column setting, delivered
LPM
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
LPM
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
2
O
Fi
°C
LPM
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
LPM
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
2
O
Fi
°C
Operation (CPAP)
6. Test for leaks.
Occlude the opening on the patient interface connector with your palm (covered in a
sterile glove) and observe for bubbling in the PEEP chamber. If there is bubbling,
proceed to the next step. If there is no bubbling, look for any leaks in the breathing
7. Connect to the patient.
Select an appropriate patient interface for the patient according to hospital
protocol. Make sure it can attach to the 15mm conical connector on the breathing
circuit, but do not attach it.
Apply the patient interface to the patient according to hospital protocol.
Connect the patient interface to the breathing circuit.
There should be bubbling in the PEEP chamber. If there is no bubbling, check for
leaks in the breathing circuit.
4. Adjust the humidier and airway temperature set point.
LPM
2
O
Fi
°C
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
LPM
2
O
Fi
°C
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
LPM
2
O
Fi
°C
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
LPM
2
O
Fi
°C
2
O
Fi
cm H O > 14
2
O
2
AIR
LPM
T2
T1
T1
T2
Adjust the Set Flow Rate using the
arrow keys next to the Set Flow Rate
Display.
A.
Adjust the Set FiO
2
using the arrow keys
next to the Set FiO
2
Display.
B.
Press Set temperature button (T1/T2
button). The temperature display will
A.
Use either set of arrows to adjust T1 set
the T1/T2 button again.
B.
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Monitor during use.
Check for condensation in the breathing circuit. Drain the water trap as required.
the
Reprocessing (CPAP)
section.
A.
B.
C.
Use either set of arrows to adjust T2 set
the T1/T2 button again.
C.
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