Philips Respironics V60 - 5.1.2 Setting Date and Time

Chapter 5
Setting up the ventilator for use
1047358 Rev N Respironics V60 Ventilator User Manual 5-5
Connecting external
devices
Connect the ventilator to a remote alarm (nurse call) device and a patient
monitor or other external device, if applicable.
The Respironics V60 Ventilator can communicate with a Philips patient
monitor using the IntelliBridge Open Interface. See “Using Philips monitors
and the IntelliBridge Open Interface” on page B-13. The ventilator also
supports the VueLink Open Interface. VueLink has been replaced by
IntelliBridge, but information is included in this manual for backwards
compatibility. See “Using Philips monitors and the VueLink Open Interface*”
on page B-14.
For more information about connecting with non-Philips systems, contact your
Philips representative.
Before placing a
patient on the
ventilator
WARNING: Always verify ventilator operation before placing the patient on a
ventilator. If the ventilator fails any verification steps, remove it from
clinical use immediately. Do not use the ventilator until necessary repairs
are completed and the ventilator passes verification.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of power failure to the ventilator, pay close attention to
the battery’s charge level. The battery’s operation time is approximate and
is affected by ventilator settings, discharge and recharge cycles, battery
age, and ambient temperature. Battery charge is reduced at low ambient
temperatures or in situations where the alarm is continuously sounding.
NOTE: If the ventilator has a backup battery, the battery must be adequately
charged to verify operation. Recharge as necessary before verifying
operation.
NOTE: The backup batteries are intended for short-term use only. They are
not intended to be a primary power source.
NOTE: We recommend that the ventilator’s batteries be fully charged before
you ventilate a patient. If the batteries are not fully charged and AC
power fails, always pay close attention to the level of battery charge.
Verify ventilator operation
1. Power on the ventilator. The ventilator automatically runs a test of the
backup audible alarm followed by the primary audible alarm. Verify that
you hear a high-pitched tone, followed by a beep.
2. Create a patient alarm, such as a disconnect alarm.
a. VERIFY that the proper alarm is annunciated (audio, visual,
flashing, and alarm LED).
b. VERIFY that the volume setting is adequate for the environment in
which it will be used.
c. VERIFY remote alarm setup, if applicable.