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Changes in amplitude are normal as the patient's pulmonary status
changes; assess patient changes in status and adjust ventilator settings
if deemed appropriate
General guidelines
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Ventilator circuits should never be reused: Washing and sterilizing will reduce
their overall performance and increase the risk of malfunction
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Use caution when storing ventilator circuits; some components of the circuits may
break if compressed tightly
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Water exiting the exhalation valve is normal; the use of personal protective
equipment or the filtered oscillator circuit is encouraged
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