The Alarms Test - CareFusion AVEA Operating Instructions Manual

AVEA ventilator systems
The "SET UP ACCEPT" key must be pressed in order for the AVEA to retain the circuit compliance measurement. At
this point, even after power cycling off, if "SAME PT" is selected, the circuit compliance measurement will continue to be
retained. If "NEW PT" is selected, the EST will be required to use this feature.
Note:
If you do not connect the ventilator to an oxygen supply, the O

The Alarms Test

Note:
To ensure proper calibration of the oxygen sensor, you should always perform an EST prior to conducting Manual
Alarms Testing.
WARNING
User Verification Testing should always be done off patient.
CAUTION
Following each alarm verification test, ensure that the alarm limits are reset to the recommended levels shown in this
chapter before proceeding to the next test.
Test Setup Requirements:
Air Supply Pressure
O2 Supply Pressure
AC Line Voltage
Patient Circuit
Compliance
Resistance
To perform the Alarms Test on the AVEA ventilator using default settings, complete the following steps (A table
describing the default settings for Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal patient sizes is included at the end of the Alarms Test
section).
1. Make the appropriate connections for air and O
an appropriate size patient circuit and test lung to the ventilator.
2. Power up the ventilator and select NEW PATIENT when the Patient Select Screen appears. Accept this selection by
pressing PATIENT ACCEPT. This will enable default settings for the Manual Alarms Test.
3. Select the appropriate patient size for your test (Adult, Pediatric or Neonate) from the Patient Size Select Screen.
Accept this selection by pressing SIZE ACCEPT. Set Humidifier Active off.
4. Make any desired changes or entries to the Ventilation Setup Screen and accept these by pressing SETUP ACCEPT.
5. Press Alarm Limits button on the upper right of the user interface.
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Chapter 2: Unpacking and Setup
Adult Setting Pediatric Setting
> 30 psig (2.1 bar) Same
> 30 psig (2.1 bar) Same
115 + 10 VAC Same
6' (2 m) Adult 6' (2 m) Adult
20 ml/cmH O 20 ml/cmH
2
5 cmH 0/L/sec 5 cmH
2
gas supply. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC outlet. Attach
2
Sensor Calibration will immediately fail.
2
Neonate Setting
Same
Same
Same
Infant
O N/A
2
0/L/sec N/A
2
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