Circuit; Circuit O2 Cell; Low P Leak - GE Datex-Ohmeda Aisys Carestation Reference Manual

3.3.2 Circuit

3.3.3 Circuit O2 Cell

3.3.4 Low P Leak

M1046983 04/08
The Circuit check checks the Bag/Vent switch, proper gas supply pressures,
airway pressure measurement transducer, APL valve, and manual circuit leak.
Note: This check is performed during the "System Check" of the "System
Checkout."
1. Occlude the patient Y.
2. Set Bag/Vent switch to Bag.
3. Set the APL valve halfway between 30 and 70.
4. (ACGO option only.) Set the ACGO switch to Circle.
5. Select Start. The display shows the checks being run.
6. When the check passes, select Back.
7. Select another check or select Start Case to go to the Start Case menu.
The Circuit O2 cell check measures the O
Note: This check is performed during the "System Check" of the "System
Checkout."
1. Open the patient Y.
2. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Vent.
3. (ACGO option only.) Set the ACGO switch to Circle.
4. The display will show the O
displayed. Allow the reading to stabilize, then select Done. Calibrate the
O cell if necessary (measured reading outside 21% ±3%).
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5. Select another check or select Start Case to go to the Start Case menu.
The positive pressure Low P Leak check measures machine leaks before the
breathing system and between the gas mixer and the common gas outlet. It
measures low pressure pneumatic leaks with a pass/fail limit of 50 ml.
Note: This check is NOT performed during the "System Check." This test is
used to aid in troubleshooting if the "System Check" fails.
1. Occlude the inspiratory (right-hand) port.
2. Select Start.
3. The display shows the checks being run.
4. Open the inspiratory port and reconnect the breathing circuit.
5. Select another check or select Start Case to go to the Start Case menu.
3 Checkout Procedure
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