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16.7 SIMV Set-up
Step 1. From the Mode Select panel select SIMV.
Step 2. Default parameters in the preview mode:
BPM..................... 30
Ti.......................... 0.4 sec
PEEP ................... 2mbar
PIP....................... 10 mbar
FiO
2
..................... As per prescription
Step 3. Press the Confirm button to enter the SIMV mode. The ventilator will
now start to ventilate at the set parameters.
The ventilator is now ready to be connected to the
patient under user supervision. Prior to and after
connection it is the users responsibility to adjust and
monitor the ventilation parameters to suit the patient’s
medical condition.