Documentation of oscillator settings
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Verify and record the ventilator settings (frequency, bias flow, % inspiratory time,
power, Max P
Note:
If mP
or amplitude measurements change independent of
aw
changing a setting, assess for clinical changes, circuit issues or airway
issues before dialing for a given measurement.
•
Presence of an intentional cuff leak
•
FiO
(must be analyzed)
2
and Min P
) and measurements (mP
aw
aw
aw
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and amplitude).