Newport Breeze E150 - Peep; Setting of Peep

3. Verify that during each inspiration phase the pressure gauge
indicates pressure between 16 psi to 30 psi during the full
inspiration.
4. Check nebulizer pressure over the entire flow range and verify
that it is between 16 PSI and 30 PSI.
NOTE: With the nebulizer switch ON the tidal volume displayed is
equal to the actual tidal volume (tidal volume
= flow x I.T.)
plus
6 LPM. The additional 6 LPM accounts for the gas flow
through the nebulizer circuit.
8. PEEP
1. Turn mode switch to spontaneuous.
2.
Attach a reservoir bag to (or plug) the reservoir outlet.
3. Turn spontaneous flow to 10 LPM.
4. Turn PEEP control clockwise until PEEP holds at around 60
cmH20.
5. If unable to obtain 60 cmH20 then use the following steps.
Setting of PEEP:
1. To limit the PEEP to 60 cmH20 first adjust the PEEP to read 60
cmH20.
2. Using a COLLET wrench loosen the knob on PEEP control. (A
collet wrench may be acquired from Newport Medical
Instruments.).
3. Push knob on face of panel and retighten knob.