Chapter 1
1-2 V60 Ventilator Service Manual 1049766 Rev A
Introduction and Intended Use
1.1 Intended Use The Respironics V60 ventilator is an assist ventilator that is intended to
augment patient breathing. It is intended for spontaneously breathing
individuals who require mechanical ventilation: patients with respiratory
failure, chronic respiratory insufficiency, or obstructive sleep apnea in a
hospital or other institutional settings under the direction of a physician.
The ventilator is intended to support pediatric patients weighing 20 kg (44 lb.)
or greater to adult patients. It is also intended for intubated patients meeting
the same selection criteria as the noninvasive applications. The ventilator is
intended to be used by qualified medical professionals such as physicians,
nurses, and respiratory therapists. The ventilator is intended to be used only
with various combinations of Respironics recommended patient circuits,
interfaces (masks), humidifiers, and other accessories.
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