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18.1.17 Functional Test of PSV Mode
Step 51 For the functional test set the following parameters in the PSV preview mode:
Backup ................20 BPM
PEEP....................5 mbar
PIP .......................20 mbar
Max Ti ..................1 sec
FiO
2
......................21%
After pressing the confirm button the user will be presented with the
PSV screen.
Check that:
TTV .....................is set to OFF (This button will not appear
when functional testing with no flow sensor fitted).
Confirm the breath detection threshold is set to 2.0 lpm. (Press
the Set Trigger button).
Step 52 Check that :
The ventilator will start to provide backup breaths.