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Chapter 5. Setting up the ventilator for use
Set up the ventilator for each patient use as described in this chapter. For first-
time installation, refer to Appendix A. For use with high flow therapy (HFT), set
up the ventilator as described in this chapter, then refer to Chapter 7, High
flow therapy.
Connecting oxygen WARNING: Connect the ventilator only to an appropriate medical-grade oxygen
source.
WARNING: To ensure accuracy of oxygen administration and to monitor for the
presence of contamination (incorrect gas connected), use an external
oxygen monitor to verify the oxygen concentration in the delivered gas.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, do not use a high-pressure oxygen hose that is
worn or contaminated with combustible materials like grease or oil.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of hypoxia, connect only oxygen to the high-pressure
connector at the rear of the ventilator.
WARNING: To reduce patient risk of oxygen toxicity, keep free-flowing oxygen away
from air inlet of ventilator.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the ventilator, ensure that the
connection to the oxygen supply is clean and unlubricated, and that
there is no water in the oxygen supply gas.
Connect the oxygen hose to an appropriate high-pressure oxygen source using
country-specific O
2
connectors, as applicable.
Use of SIS connectors and supplemental oxygen accessories such as the O
2
manifold requires higher oxygen supply pressures. Consult Table 11-9 on
page 11-7 for appropriate oxygen pressure ranges.
Installing an oxygen
analyzer/monitor
Install an Analytical Industries 2000M oxygen analyzer/monitor, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for setup, alarms, and calibration.
The Analytical Industries 2000M monitor includes user-settable high and low
oxygen % alarms and is approved for use with the V60/V60 Plus Ventilator.
Refer to the monitor instructions for use for detailed instructions on the proper
setup and operation of the oxygen monitor.
NOTE: The V60/V60 Plus Ventilator also incorporates a loss of oxygen supply alarm to
further protect the patient from low oxygen supply pressure conditions.
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