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7. In-Line Valve remains in the ventilator
circuit between uses. Insert plug into
the Phasitron® 5 port of the In-Line
Valve until the next use.
8. Store In-Line Valve in the ventilator
circuit with plug inserted until
next use.
Completion of Therapy with In-Line Valve
NOTE: Clean and disinfect In-Line Valve as needed per institutional protocols.
In-Line Valve is intended to stay in the ventilator circuit.
1. If cu was deated during treatment, reset cu pressure.
2. Turn o IPV®-1C controller.
3. Close Pressure Relief adjustment valve (knob).
4. Disconnect Phasitron® 5 from TRUE-IPV® In-Line Valve and store appropriately.
5. Restore ventilator to settings that were present before starting TRUE-IPV® treatment.
6. Remove cap from Phasitron® 5
1. Ensure the IPV®-1C is “OFF” and connected to a 50 psi/3.2 bar gas source.
2. Turn incoming air/gas pressure regulator on IPV® device counterclockwise
to the stop.
3. Turn IPV®-1C “ON”.
4. Adjust pressure regulator clockwise, to a starting drive pressure,
Pediatric 20 psi/1.4 bar, Adult 30 psi/2.1 bar with a percussive rate of
approximately 200 cycles per minute.
5. Percussion should continue through two complete ventilator cycles to
allow ventilator to deliver several machine breaths.
6. As needed, adjust the pressure relief knob on the In-Line Valve and observe
visible chest movement (wiggle).
7. Monitor patient throughout treatment by observing breath sounds and
pulse oximeter for oxygen saturation improvement.
8. Observe aerosol mist in nebulizer bowl.
9. Therapy should continue for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or per
institutional/hospital protocol.
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