Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Some issues with V*Home can be resolved quickly by following the steps described in this chapter. Others may require
service from an authorized Ventec Life Systems service technician. In case of V*Home malfunction, the clinician or
caregiver must be able to provide an alternative means of ventilation promptly when necessary.
Troubleshooting Alarms
The V*Home operator must be capable of responding to alarm conditions and promptly performing the necessary
corrective actions. See “Alarms” on page 104 for information on each alarm condition, including the recommended
actions associated with each.
Alarm Recommended Troubleshooting Actions
Apnea activates when V*Home has
not delivered assist or spontaneous
breaths (or coughs) for the set Apnea
alarm duration.
• Ensure the Apnea alarm is set appropriately given the patient’s Breath Rate
and spontaneous rate.
• Ensure the Flow Trigger control is set appropriately.
• Check patient triggered icon and waveforms to determine if patient is
attempting to initiate breaths. (If the patient is not initiating breaths, the alarm
is working as intended.)
• Check for problems with patient triggering such as low drive due to
medication, or copious secretions, or excessive mask or cuff leak.
• For Active circuits, turn on Leak Compensation if needed.
• If the problem persists, replace the circuit.
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