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5. Ensure that all connections are
secure and airtight.
WARNING: Before connecting a patient to the ventilator
with a new circuit, you must perform a complete
Operational Verification Test (O.V.T.). See Section 3.1.2,
page 65.
2.3.1 Circuit Resistance
It is important to check the inspiratory and expiratory
resistance specficiation of the patient circuits used with the
iVent
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ventilator to ensure they do not exceed the following
limits when adding attachments or other components or
subassemblies to the breathing circuit:
• O.6 KPA (6cmH
2
O) at 60 L/min for adult
patients.
• O.5 KPA (5cmH
2
O) at 30 L/min for pediatric
patients.
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