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4.7 PEEP ventilation
4.8 Volume measurement
4.9 Use of HME-Filters
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Operating instructions
Many disturbances in lung function (disturbances in
distribution, exudation, atelectasis, etc.) can be pre-
vented, or their effects reduced, by application of a
Positive-End-Expiratory-Pressure (PEEP).
A PEEP valve can be fitted directly to the exhalation
passage of the patient valve.
To prevent hypo- or hyperventilation in the case of pro-
longed manual resuscitation with the COMBIBAG, a
volumeter for measuring the expired gas volume can
be connected to the expiration branch of the patient
valve.
For hygienical reasons and for climatizing the breath-
ing air, the inspiratory branch of the patient valve can
be fitted with commercial 15/22 mm standard cone
HME-filters (heat and moisture exchanger). This insig-
nificantly increases the inspiratory as well as the expi-
ratory resistance. The extend of the death space
volume has to be considered particularly with children.
Observe the operating instructions of the manufacturer
and chapter "3. Safety instructions" on page 9.
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