SpnCPAP (Apnea Ventilation)
Apnea back-up ventilation is only applicable when using the SpnCPAP
mode. In the event of an apnea, the ventilator will automatically activate
volume controlled mandatory ventilation (VC-CMV).
Setting apnea ventilation
On the display:
1 Press the Settings
2 Set Tapn with the rotary knob to a value between 15 and 60 sec.
3 Set RRapn and VTapn.
4 Set Pmax. This determines the maximum airway pressure allowed
during apnea ventilation.
The ventilation time ratio I:E = 1:1.5 and the plateau time Tplat % = 0
are preset during apnea ventilation.
To switch apnea ventilation OFF
• Set Tapn to OFF (see setting apnea ventilation above)
To end apnea ventilation
• Press the Alarm Reset key.
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Operation
Settings
Paw
Pmax
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Apnea alarm time
RR
Tapn
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