User Verification Test; The Power On Self Test (Post) - CareFusion AVEA Operating Instructions Manual

AVEA ventilator systems

User Verification Test

WARNING
The User Verification Test should always be performed off patient.
The User Verification Test consists of the three following sub-tests and should be performed before connection to a new
patient.
The POST test:
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The POST or Power On Self Test is transparent to the user and will only message if the ventilator encounters an error.
Normal ventilation commences at the culmination of the POST.
The Extended Systems Test (EST). During this test the ventilator will perform:
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The Alarms Test consisting of verification for:
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High Ppeak alarm
Ext High Ppeak Alarm
Low Ve alarm
High Ve alarm
High Vt alarm
Low O alarm
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Low Vt alarm
CAUTION
Although failure of any of the above tests will not prevent the ventilator from functioning, it should be checked to make
sure it is operating correctly before use on a patient.

The Power on Self Test (POST)

This test is run automatically and performs the following checks:
Processor Self Check
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ROM Check Sum
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RAM Test
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The POST will also check the audible alarms and the LEDs at which time the audible alarm sounds and the LEDs on the
User Interface Module flash. Normal ventilation commences at the culmination of the POST.
L2786 Rev. M
Chapter 2: Unpacking and Setup
Patient circuit leak testing
Patient circuit compliance measurement
Two point calibration of the oxygen sensor
High O
Low Ppeak alarm
Loss of AC alarm
Circuit Disconnect
High Rate Alarm
Apnea Interval alarm
Low PEEP alarm
alarm
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