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Warning!
Dead space increases with mask ventilation; always follow the mask manufacturer's
directions.
2. Attach the High Pressure Oxygen Supply (Optional)
Since the ventilator includes an internal compressor, the attachment of a high pressure oxygen
supply is optional. Review the high pressure supply requirements that we describe in Chapter 2,
and use the oxygen hose to attach the ventilator's oxygen inlet to the high pressure O
The ventilator oxygen inlet is shown in Figure 3-2.
Warning!
Use only with medical-grade (USP) oxygen. When using with an oxygen cylinder, the
cylinder must be secured. The O
country specifications.
3. Inspect Fresh Gas/Emergency Air Intake Filters
The Fresh Gas/Emergency Air Intake provides the gas path for the ventilator's internal
compressor. Two built-in filters protect the compressor and patient from particulate matter (a
removable foam filter and a Fresh Gas/Emergency Air Intake disk filter).
The ventilator's Fresh Gas/Emergency Air Intake is shown in Figure 3-3. Inspect the filters and,
if dirty, replace them (See the section, "Replacing Ventilator Filters" in Chapter 7.
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hose is either colored green or white, depending on
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Figure 3-2 Oxygen Inlet
ZOLL Z Vent Ventilator Operator's Guide
Setting Up the Z Vent Ventilator
source.
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