Philips Respironics V60 - Page 79

Chapter 6
Operation
1047358 Rev N Respironics V60 Ventilator User Manual 6-15
5. Run the exhalation port test if indicated in the table (see “Running
the exhalation port test” on page 6-16 for instructions).
CAUTION: If you selected PEV or Other as an exhalation port, you must run an
exhalation port test.
NOTE: If the exhalation port test is not run or if it fails, the intentional leak is
unknown. Tot.Leak rather than Pt. Leak is displayed in the patient data
window.
Table 6-2: Exhalation port selections
Port type
Exhalation port test
recommended?
DEP
Philips Respironics Disposable Exhalation
Port
No
Whisper Swivel
Philips Respironics Whisper Swivel
No
PEV
Philips Respironics Plateau Exhalation Valve
Yes
Other
Exhalation port not supplied by Philips
Respironics.
Yes
None
No inline circuit exhalation port
NOTE: If you select None, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions to make sure the mask selected contains an
exhalation port.
No