Connect the Breathing Circuit to the Ventilator
Complete the following steps to set up your patient circuit.
1.If you are using a bacteria filter, connect one end of the flexible tubing to the outlet of the bacteria filter, and connect the bacteria filter inlet to the breathing circuit connection located on the side of the ventilator.
If you are not using a bacteria filter, connect the tubing directly
to the device’s breathing circuit connection.
Trilogy Breathing Circuit
Connection
Flexible Tubing
Bacteria Filter
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WARNING
Philips Respironics recommends that a main line outlet bacteria filter (Part Number 342077) be used whenever the device is used for invasive therapy or if the ventilator may be used on multiple patients.
Connecting the Breathing Circuit to the Device
2.Connect the other end of the flexible tubing to a separate exhalation device.
a.If your circuit type is Passive and you are using a Philips Respironics Passive Exhalation Device:
1.Connect the flexible tubing to the rotating end of the Passive Exhalation Device.
2.Connect the other end of the Passive Exhalation Device to the patient interface (e.g., the mask).
Note: The device can be used with reusable or disposable circuits. For detailed instructions on how to set up your device using a disposable circuit, refer to the instructions included with the disposable circuit.
Flexible | Passive |
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Exhalation |
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Tubing |
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Device |
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| Flexible | Bacteria Filter |
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Whisper |
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Bacteria Filter |
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Swivel II
Refer to the instructions included with the Passive Exhalation Device for more detailed setup information.
Connecting the Passive Exhalation Device
Note: The device does not provide circuit compliance compensation in volume modes.
Chapter 4 Ventilator Setup
