Philips V200 manual Discontinue Speaking Mode, 13-115

Discontinue Speaking Mode

Chapter 13

Options and Accessories

Removing a patient from Speaking Mode is very similar to starting a patient on Speaking Mode.

1.Press the Speaking Mode button.

2.The message box appears, Turn Speaking Mode Off?, reminding the user to:

Please be sure to inflate tracheostomy cuff AFTER switching SM OFF,

Patent Data values and alarms will be based on exhaled volumes.

WARNING: Do not inflate the tracheostomy tube cuff until Speaking Mode has been turned off.

•Press Yes to turn Speaking Mode off.

3.Inflate the tracheostomy tube cuff (if Yes was pressed).

• Press No to remain in Speaking Mode.

Figure 13-69: Turn Speaking Mode Off? Message Box

When discontinuing Speaking Mode, we recommend reviewing alarm and ventilator settings again. Continue to monitor patient's respiratory effort and clinical status.

REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 13-115