Dynamic Pressure Regulation Test - Respironics BiPAP Vision Service Manual

Chapter 7
Testing and Calibration
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7.7.5

Dynamic Pressure Regulation Test

1. Power off the ventilator.
2. Disconnect the flow restrictor from the flowmeter. The test lung should
not be connected at this point.
3. Connect a Whisper Swivel to the patient tubing at the output of the
flowmeter and plug the end.
4. Power on the ventilator.
5. At the Test exhalation port screen, select Test Exh Port, then Start
Test. Do not block the Whisper Swivel vents while the test is in
progress. Follow onscreen instructions until the Test complete
message appears.
6. Press MONITORING to exit, then press PARAMETERS.
7. Ensure that the ventilator is in CPAP mode, and set CPAP = 20
cmH O.
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8. Unblock the Whisper Swivel (do not remove) and connect the test lung
(Figure 7-8).
• Set test lung to a parabolic resistance (Rp) of 20 cmH
set compliance (C) to a setting of 0.04 mL/cmH
TTL mechanical lung.
• If using the Ingmar QuickLung, set (C) to 50 mL/cmH
springs connected.
Figure 7-8: Dynamic Pressure Regulation Test Setup
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