Neonatal Flow Sensor Calibration - Dräger Babylog VN500 Instructions For Use Manual

Neonatal flow sensor calibration

Calibration of the neonatal flow sensor corresponds
to a zero calibration.
Neonatal flow sensor calibration is performed at the
following intervals:
– Calibration during the device check
– Manual calibration, at least once a day
– Manual calibration, after replacement of the
neonatal flow sensor
– Manual calibration, after medication nebuliza-
tion
Recalibration is not necessary if the neonatal flow
sensor has been unplugged only briefly.
Before each manual calibration, started from the
device check or from the Sensors/Parameters di-
alog window, the neonatal flow sensor is automati-
cally cleaned through heating by Babylog VN500.
WARNING
Patient hazard due to ignition in the flow sen-
sor.
Residual vapors of flammable substances
(e.g., alcohols) may cause a fire during cali-
bration of the flow sensor. This can destroy
the flow sensor and injure the patient or user.
Air flow sensors for at least 30 minutes after
disinfection.
Start calibration of the neonatal flow sensor
1 Touch the Sensors/ Parameters... button in the
main menu bar.
Babylog VN500 opens the Sensors/Parameters
dialog window. The Neonatal flow (A) page ap-
pears by default.
Instructions for Use Infinity Acute Care System – Babylog VN500 SW 2.n
Sensors/Parameters
A
B D
G
F
Select Sensor type (F) being used:
2 Touch the Y flow sensor or
ISO-15 flow sensor button.
3 Touch the Start (B) button.
The instruction field (G) displays the instructions for
performing calibration.
Remove the neonatal flow sensor
4 Remove the tube connector.
H
5 Put on sterile glove.
6 Seal the ISO 15 neonatal flow sensor (H) or
neonatal flow sensor Y-piece (I).
This ensures that the requirement for calibration
(flow = 0) is met.
Performing calibration
7 Press the rotary knob.
Babylog VN500 calibrates the neonatal flow sen-
sor.
Monitoring
C
E
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