Paw Span - GE Datex-Ohmeda Aisys Carestation Reference Manual

Aisys

5.4.6 Paw Span

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B
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Calibration setup
1. Leave the Drive port (A) port plugged.
2. Remove the plug from the Manifold port.
3. Attach a patient circuit tube to the Calibrated Flow Orifice.
4. Insert the Calibrated Flow Orifice into the Manifold port (B).
5. Separate the Circuit module from the ABS Bellows module.
6. Install only the Circuit module (C) on to the machine.
7. Connect a pressure sensing tee (D) to the inspiratory flow patient
connection.
8. Connect the open end of the patient circuit tube to the flow port of the
pressure sensing tee.
9. Connect a manometer to the pressure sensing port of the tee connector.
To manometer
Calibration procedure
1. On the Calibration menu, select Paw Span.
2. Select Start Paw Span.
3. Adjust the Insp Flow Valve (DAC) setting until the manometer reading
equals 100 cmH O:
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• start at approximately 950 counts (press the ComWheel to activate).
• continue to increment the count until the manometer reading equals
100 cmH O.
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4. Select Save Calibration.
5. Select Previous Menu.
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D
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