Philips V200 Front Panel Level Controls, Front Panel Controls, Control Definition Description

Chapter 8

Operating Instructions

		Front Panel Keys (Continued)
Key Symbol	Definition	Description
	Manual	Function: Delivers an operator-initiated, mandatory (OIM) breath. Delivery
	Breath	of the breath is based on the current ventilation breath type settings.
		NOTE: Manual breaths are not permitted during the inspiratory phase of a
		breath (whether manual or spontaneous). Pressing the MANUAL
		BREATH key during these times will not result in the delivery of a
		manual breath.
	Expiratory	Enables calculations of Auto-PEEP from an expiratory hold maneuver. (See
	Hold	“Special Procedures” on page 8-31.)

Table 8-3: Front Panel Keys (Sheet 3 of 3)

Front Panel Level Controls

The front panel level controls enable you to adjust ventilator settings, brightness, and volume.

		Front Panel Controls
Control	Definition	Description
	Adjust	Used in conjunction with the front panel graphical
	Control	display and touch screen to enter operator-selected
		values for ventilator settings and alarms.
	Display	Increases or decreases the brightness of the touch screen
	Brightness	display
	Audible	Increases or decreases the audible alarm volume. The
	Alarm	minimum audible alarm volume is dictated by
	Volume	international standards. The audible alarm volume
		control will not turn the audible alarm volume lower than
		the minimum decibel level dictated by these standards.
		It is not possible to turn the audible alarm volume off.
	On/Off	Located near the front panel, the On/Off switch is
	Switch	recessed to avoid inadvertent or accidental access. When
		the switch is in off ( ) position, the ventilator does not
		provide mechanical ventilation, although AC power is
		active and the green Mains indicator is illuminated.
		Table 8-4: Front Panel Controls

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