General information
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General description The Respironics V60/V60 Plus Ventilator (Figure 3-1) is a microprocessor-
controlled, bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) ventilatory assist system
that provides noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) and invasive
ventilatory support for spontaneously breathing adult and pediatric patients.
Figure 3-1: Respironics V60 Ventilator shown
Ventilation modes. The ventilator offers a range of conventional pressure
modes, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), PCV (pressure-controlled
ventilation), and S/T (spontaneous/timed). The volume-targeted AVAPS
(average volume-assured pressure support) mode combines the attributes of
pressure-controlled and volume-targeted ventilation. The optional PPV mode
provides pressure ventilation in proportion to the patient’s efforts.
Modes, therapies and features. Table 3-1 shows which modes, therapies and
features are included or optional for the V60 and V60 Plus models.
High flow therapy (HFT). High flow therapy provides a set flow of mixed air and
oxygen. Flow and O
2
percentage settings are selected by the clinician. HFT is
available for 3.00 software and above, as well as for the V60 Plus.
Auto-Trak Sensitivity allows the ventilator to automatically compensate for
intentional and unintentional leaks by maintaining a stable baseline and
adjusting trigger and cycle thresholds for optimum patient-to-ventilator
synchrony. The optional Auto-Trak+ feature lets you further adjust the level of
Auto-Trak Sensitivity.
User interface. The ventilator’s 12.1-inch (31-cm) color touchscreen, Accept
button, navigation ring (legacy versions only), and key panel let you easily
access ventilator settings and monitored parameters.
Table 3-1: V60 and V60 Plus comparison
Ventilator Model
Modes Therapy Features
AVAPS PPV HFT Auto-Trak+ C-Flex
V60 Included Optional Optional Optional Included
V60 Plus Included Optional Included Optional Included
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