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Quick Start Guide Before using the Life2000 Ventilation System refer to the Breathe Technologies Life2000 Ventilation ® ® ® System Instructions for Use for a full list of warnings and cautions, detailed operating instructions, and additional information. This guide is not a substitute for the Instructions for Use. A copy of the Instructions for...
Table of Contents Indications for Use & Safety Information Package Content Overview System Overview Setting Up & Charging Your Battery Life2000® Interfaces-Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface Life2000 Interfaces-Breathe Universal Circuit™ connector System Setup-Extended Range Configuration System Setup-Stand Alone Configuration Starting Therapy-Activity Buttons Home Screen &...
The System is suitable for use in home and institutional settings and is not intended for ambulance or air transportation. Safety Information Please consult the Breathe Technologies Patient Instructions for Use for a full list of Tips, Notes, Cautions and Warnings. The Breathe Technologies Instructions for Use can be downloaded www.breathetechnologies.com/healthcare-providers/resources/ or contact Breathe Technologies at 877-698-1325 to request a copy by email or mail.
Package Content Overview Life2000® Ventilator (ventilator) The ventilator can be used with the Life2000 Compressor or an alternate 50-PSI pressure source. Life2000® Compressor (compressor) The compressor is an electropneumatic power unit that provides the ventilator with a continuous pressure source and is a charging station for the ventilator.
System Overview Life2000® Ventilator Backup alarm buzzer Battery charger connection Breath indicator light Interface connection Silence Alarm button Gas inlet connection For manufacturer’s use Belt clip sockets only Touch screen Power button for ventilator Activity buttons Power indicator light Alarm speaker Life2000®...
Setting Up & Charging Your Battery Life2000® Compressor Setup Position the compressor upright on a flat, level surface. Make sure that the cooling vents, cooling filter cover, and air inlet on the back of the compressor are not blocked, and there is sufficient clearance from surrounding objects.
Checking the Breathe Pillows Interface Positioning The interface is placed correctly when: • The interface pillows rest snugly inside the nostrils, as shown. The fit is comfortable •...
• Breathe interfaces are designed for single-patient use. To prevent risk of cross-contamination use a new Breathe Universal Circuit connector for each new patient. For the third-party mask or tube, refer to the user guide provided by the manufacturer. •...
Connect the quick connect end on the COMBO2 hose to the ventilator by pushing the small quick connect end onto the gas inlet connection on the ventilator; when connected, the quick connect end will click into place. Attach the COMBO2 oxygen tubing to the Breathe Pillows Entrainment interface. CAUTION: WARNING: Use only a Breathe Technologies®...
Connect the quick connect end on the oxygen hose to the ventilator by pushing the small quick connect end onto the gas inlet connection on the ventilator; when connected, the quick connect end will click into place. Connect the Breathe Pillows Interface to the Life2000® Ventilator. Starting Therapy Activity Buttons Each Activity Icon on a button in the Prescription Settings screen represents a prescription that can be programmed by a clinician and made available to the patient.
Starting Therapy Cont’d. Activity Buttons When the ventilator is first powered on, you must select an Activity Button before a breath will be delivered. One, two, or three Activity buttons may be available, as directed by a physician. Choose an Activity Button appropriate for your activity.
Home Screen & Menu Overview Cont’d. Home Screen The Wrench Button is used to access the Menu screen The current Activity Icon and Output Volume (displayed on the Home Screen during ventilation) The Flip Button flips the screen 180°. Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP cmH O) indicator (displayed on the Home Screen during ventilation) Current breath rate (Breath/min or BPM) (displayed on Home Screen during ventilation)
Battery Information If you intend to use the ventilator on battery power, make sure the battery is sufficiently charged for your duration of use. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to fully recharge the battery whether the ventilation is off or on. A fully charged battery should last up to four (4) hours. Press the Power button to turn on the ventilator.
Doing any of these may damage the hoses and impair gas delivery. Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface™ Breathe Technologies recommends a 30-day replacement schedule for the Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface. Once a week (or more often if necessary): Clean and purge the Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface. Preventive Maintenance Contact your Breathe Technologies®...
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Place the patient on an alternate means of ventilation, if necessary. With the Interface fully disconnected from the ventilator, submerge the patient side of the Interface or the Breathe Universal Circuit connector in a clean container of mixed warm water suitable for drinking and a mild detergent (e.g., dish-washing soap) and agitate the patient side of the...
Alarms and Troubleshooting Ventilator Alarms When an alarm notification occurs, there is a distinct sound and a display message corresponding to the priority level of the alarm. The priority level of an alarm is indicated by the color and the rate at which the message flashes.
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Ventilator Alarms Ventilator Alarms What to do about it High Circuit Pressure Check the interface tubing for pinches and kinks. Replace the interface if alarm persists. High PEEP Pressure Interface may be blocked. Inspect and clean the interface per IFU. High PIP Pressure Check the interface and tubing and connectors for possible obstruction or damage.
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Compressor Alerts The compressor has alerts that are independent of the ventilator. Compressor alerts must be resolved in order for the compressor alerts to be silenced; there is no Silence Alarm button for alerts originating from the compressor. See below for compressor alerts and their resolutions. Troubleshooting - Compressor Alerts Low Battery Alert Connect the compressor to an AC power source.
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