VersaMed iVent201 - Appendix F: Hold Function and Static Mechanics Measurements; Front Panel Controls

iVent201 Operator's Manual
277
Appendix F: Hold Function
and Static Mechanics
Measurements
F.1 Front Panel Controls
The Hold Button has two functions. Pressing it:
a) One time will initiate an end inspiratory hold maneuver which will
allow the calculation of static compliance (See section F.2 Static
Compliance Measurements). This maneuver should be administered by
clinicians who are knowledgeable about the effect on the patient of this
maneuver.
b) Two times in succession will initiate an end expiratory hold maneuver
which will allow the calculation of intrinsic PEEP. This maneuver should
be administered by clinicians knowledgeable about the effect on the
patient of this maneuver.
Pressing the Hold or Clear button when either an inspiratory hold or an
expiratory hold maneuver has been initiated will cancel the maneuver.