Newport e360 - Advanced Features & Special Functions; Bias Flow; Expiratory Threshold and Flexcycle; Slope;Rise

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OPR360US H0711
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Explanation of Modes, Breath Types and Special Functions
Explanation of Modes, Breath Types and Special Functions
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Advanced Features & Special Functions
Bias Flow
When e360 is in standby or ventilating condition, it provides 3 L/
min of mixed-gas (when both air and oxygen source gases are
connected)BiasFlowduringtheexhalationperiod.Exceptionstothis
BiasFlowlevelaredescribedbelow.
BiasFlowisataDifferentLevelWhen:
• Ventilation Suspended due to Circuit Disconnect alarm or other
 condition:BiasFlow10L/minforAdultand5L/minforPed/Infant
patient type;
• (Automatic)LeakCompensationisturnedON and there is a leak:
 BiasFlow3-15L/minforAdultand3-8L/minforPed/Infant 
patient type;
• NoninvasiveVentilationisturnedON and there is a leak:
 3-25L/minforallpatienttypes.
BiasFlowisOFF When:
• e360ispowered OFF;
• Duringapause,aninspiratoryhold,anexpiratoryhold,anyalarm
related to an elevated pressure, and during a Loss of Both Gas
Supplies alarm.
Slope/Rise
Slope/Rise is the term used to describe the e360 pressurization
gainforPressureControl,VolumeTargetPressureControl,Biphasic
Pressure Release, Pressure Support and Volume Target Pressure
Support* breaths.
The user can choose a Slope/Rise value between 1 and 19 (resolution
1, where 1 is the slowest pressurization and 19 is the fastest). This
function is accessed via the Advanced Data Set at the bottom of the
GUI screen.
The Slope/Rise selection is retained after power down.
Expiratory Threshold and FlexCycle
(Automatic Expiratory Threshold Management)
Expiratory Threshold is the term used to describe the flow cycling off
threshold for Pressure Support and Volume Target Pressure Support
breaths.ExpiratoryThresholdisexpressedasapercent(%)ofpeak
flow.