ResMed Elisee 150 Clinical Manual page 5

Foreword
Contents of the Manual
This clinical manual is for an Elisée™ 150 ventilator with a software version of 2.3X or higher. The
manual is divided into sections. A summary of the information contained in each section is given
below:
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General Safety Instructions: precautions relating to use of the ventilator;
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Introduction and Description: description of the ventilator and its accessories;
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Installation: installation of the ventilator and its accessories;
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Ventilation: description of the ventilation modes and associated parameters;
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Clinical Configuration and Use: using the ventilator - turning it on and off, entering ventilation
settings in clinical mode;
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Patient Use: using the ventilator in Patient mode - turning it on and off;
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Alarms: description of the alarms and troubleshooting guide;
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Maintenance and Disinfection: procedures for cleaning the ventilator and accessories and
preventative maintenance schedule;
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Specifications and Technical Description: description and technical specifications for the
ventilator and its accessories, relevant standards;
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Appendices: list of parts and accessories, list of ventilation settings and measurements, list of
symbols and abbreviations.
Definitions
This manual contains special terms and icons that appear in the margins. Their purpose is to draw
your attention to specific or important information.
Caution
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Explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the ventilator.
Warning
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Alerts you to possible injury.
Note: Is an informative or helpful note.
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