Vortran GO2VENT 6123 User Manual page 16

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VI. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) (continued)
Question
10. If I connect to a
15 L/min
flowmeter and
dial it all the
way up, what
flow will I get
through the
GO VENT™?
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11. What kinds of
compressed gas
source can I use
with the
GO VENT™?
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12. All I have are 15
L/min orifice
type flowmeters
with my "E"
cylinders. 15
L/min of
inspiratory flow
is not enough
flow for my
patient. What
can I do?
13. How long will my
"E" cylinder last
with the
GO VENT™?
2
14. What is the FiO
delivered to my
patient?
15. May I connect
any DISS
connector to the
patient tee
connector
threaded gas
inlet fitting?
16. How can I
measure tidal
volume when
using the
GO VENT™?
2
VORTRAN ® GO
Orifice type flowmeters like those which are commonly used on
"E" cylinders will flow a maximum of what is indicated on the
gauge. Timeter and other flowmeters using a floating ball as an
indication of flow are capable of being adjusted to flows above
what is indicated. If connecting to a flowmeter and adjusting
the dial all the way open, the float will be slightly above the 15
L/min flow mark but 40 L/min will actually be flowing through
the GO VENT™. As long as the hospital gas supply and cylinder
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regulators are adjusted to 50 PSIG, which is the standard, the
flow going through the GO
You can use any breathing gas from the hospital wall outlet or
gas cylinder.
Some cylinder regulators equipped with an orifice type 15 L/min
flowmeter are also equipped with a high flow (power take-off)
port. If you connect the GO
automatically get 40 L/min. If 40 L/min is too much flow or you
don't have a high flow port, you will need to use a different
flowmeter. If you use the GO
can operate the GO
can last up to 14 hours.
It depends on the flow rate. There are 625 L in an "E" cylinder
so at 40 L/min it will last approximately 15 minutes; at 20 L/min
it will last 30 minutes; at 10 L/min it will last approximately 60
minutes.
The GO VENT™ can be used to deliver an air-O
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FiO and extend oxygen cylinder functional time.
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Yes
Tidal volume may be estimated by using the tidal volume chart
included with the instructions. The GO
continuous fixed flow rate of gas (inspiratory flow) of up to 40
L/min (667 mL/second) when connected to a 50 PSIG gas
source with associated flowmeter and control valve. Tidal
volume is the inspiratory time multiplied by the flow rate
(example: 1 second i-time X 667 mL/second = 667 mL tidal
volume).
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Answer
VENT™ will never exceed 40 L/min.
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VENT™ to this port, you will
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VENT™ at 50% FiO
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VENT™ at 6-8 L/min, which on an H tank
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setting, you
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mixture of 50%
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VENT™ runs on a
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