Attaching A Nebulizer - CareFusion AVEA Operating Instructions Manual

AVEA ventilator systems

Attaching a Nebulizer

You can use an in-line nebulizer with the AVEA ventilator (see "Chapter 3: Ventilator Operation"). The nebulizer is
synchronized with inspiration, delivers gas at the set F
fitting at the bottom of the front panel as shown here. The fitting is marked with the icon shown here.
Figure 2–22: Attaching nebulizer tubing
Note:
To use the internal nebulizer, the AVEA must be connected to a high-pressure air source. The nebulizer is not active
while the AVEA is operating on its internal compressor. The ventilator incorporates an internal pneumatic compressor,
which creates the drive pressure necessary to operate the nebulizer.
Note:
The nebulizer requires an inspiratory flow rate of at least 16 liters-per-minute to activate and is flow compensated to
maintain set tidal volumes.
CAUTION
When the internal nebulizer is used, the ventilator decreases the flow rate by 6 L/min to compensate for the nebulizer
output. However, since flow from the internal nebulizer can vary, using the internal nebulizer may impact the tidal
volumes delivered to the patient.
Note:
Do not operate the nebulizer while using Heliox.
Note:
An optional filter may be attached to the nebulizer port for filtration of the nebulizer gas flow.
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and is active for 20 minutes. Attach the nebulizer tubing to the
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