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15. Apnea alarm test. Set the
respiratory Rate to 2 bpm.
Verify that the Apnea alarm is
activated after 20 seconds and
the unit switches to Apnea
Back-up ventilation. Wait for
one minute and then squeeze
the test lung twice to simulate
two subsequent patient initiated
breaths. Verify that the Apnea
alarm disappears and the unit
restores the previous
parameters automatically.
Restore respiratory rate setting
to its default value.
16. High PEEP alarm test. Occlude
the exhalation valve with a cup.
Verify that the High PEEP
alarm is activated. Remove the
cup from the exhalation valve.
Verify that the High PEEP
alarm disappears automatically.