A.Change Ventilator Settings
Modify the ventilator settings and change the following values shown below in Table 13.
Setting | Value |
Mode | CV |
Tidal Volume | 500 ml |
Breath Rate | 12 BPM |
Inspiratory Time | 1.0 seconds |
Flow Pattern | Ramp |
PEEP | 4 cm H2O |
Sigh | Off |
Circuit Disconnect | Off |
Low Inspiratory Pressure | 40 cm H2O |
High Inspiratory Pressure | 60 cm H2O |
Apnea | Off |
All other alarms | Off |
B.Verify the Alarm
Wait up to 40 seconds and verify the following alarm signals:
•• The High Priority audible indicator sounds
•• A red light flashes on the Alarm Indicator/Audio Pause button
•• The Low Inspiratory Pressure alarm condition appears on the screen, highlighted in red
C.Modify Ventilator Alarm Settings
Modify the Low Inspiratory Pressure setting to match the one shown below in Table 14.
Setting | Value |
Low Inspiratory Pressure | 6 cm H2O |
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Table 13 - Ventilator Settings
Table 14 - Modify Low
Inspiratory Pressure Alarm
Setting
Chapter 10 System Checkout Procedures
