Chapter 1
1-4 Respironics V60 Ventilator User Manual 1047358 Rev N
Warnings, cautions, and notes
- Never leave the mask on the patient while the ventilator is not
operating. When the ventilator is not operating, the exhalation port
does not allow sufficient exhaust to eliminate CO
2
from the circuit.
Substantial CO
2
rebreathing may occur.
WARNING: The patient’s exhaled volume can differ from the measured exhaled
volume due to leaks around the mask during noninvasive ventilation.
WARNING: To ensure normal air circulation and exchange, do not cover or block the
ports on the ventilator. Do not block the air inlet panel on the right side of
the ventilator.
WARNING: Do not cover or position the ventilator so as to adversely affect its
operation or performance. Use the V60 in an upright position that does
not block the air inlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the device overheating and possible burn injury, do
not block the fan intake at the rear of the ventilator.
WARNING: To prevent possible patient injury and possible water damage to the
ventilator, make sure the humidifier is set appropriately.
WARNING: When using a humidifier, always use either a circuit with a water trap or a
heated wire circuit to minimize patient risk from condensate in the
circuit.
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of inadequate humidification, pay close
attention to the humidifier’s functioning when operating the ventilator at
an ambient temperature > 30 ºC (86 ºF). The ventilator warms the air
delivered to the patient above ambient temperature, which may impair the
humidifier’s performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk that the patient will aspirate condensed water from the
breathing circuit, position any humidifier lower than both the ventilator
and the patient.
WARNING: To prevent possible patient injury and equipment damage, do not turn the
humidifier on until the gas flow has started and is regulated. Starting the
heater or leaving it on without gas flow for prolonged periods may result
in heat build-up, causing a bolus of hot air to be delivered to the patient.
Circuit tubing may melt under these conditions. Turn the heater power
switch off before stopping gas flow.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use only patient circuits intended for use in
oxygen-enriched environments. Do not use antistatic or electrically
conductive tubing.
WARNING: To prevent patient or ventilator contamination, always use a main flow
bacteria filter on the patient gas outlet port. Filters not approved by
Respironics may degrade system performance.
WARNING: During ventilation, patient exhalate is released into room air. Use of a
patient circuit with a filter on its exhalation port is recommended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of bacterial contamination or damage, handle bacteria
filters with care.
WARNING: Any additional accessories in the patient circuit may substantially
increase flow resistance and impair ventilation.
WARNING: Avoid adding resistive circuit components on the patient side of the
proximal pressure line. Such components may defeat the disconnect
alarm.
To Next Page
Loading...
