Philips BiPAP A40 - 4.3.2 Connecting an Invasive Circuit; 4.4 Supplying Power to the Device

Chapter 4 Device Setup
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4.3.2 Connecting an Invasive Circuit
1. Connect the exible tubing to the air outlet on the side of the device.
a. If required, connect a bacteria lter to the device air outlet, and then connect the exible
tubing to the outlet of the bacteria lter.
b. When using the bacteria lter, the device performance may be aected. However, the
device will remain functional and deliver therapy.
2. If humidication is needed, connect an invasive humidier or Heat Moisture Exchange lter
(HME). An invasive humidier meeting EN ISO8185 is recommended.
3. Connect the exible tubing to the humidier or HME, and then place an exhalation device
(such as the Whisper Swivel II) in line on the patient end.
4. Connect a trach adapter to the exhalation device if needed, and then attach the patient’s
trachestomy tube.
5. Refer to Chapter 5 to set the System One Resistance setting to Invasive.
4.4 Supplying Power to the Device
The device can operate on AC or DC power. The ventilator accesses power from potential sources in
the following order:
• AC Power
• External Battery
• Detachable Battery Pack