Quick Guide - Vortran GO2VENT 6123 User Manual

VORTRAN ® Medical
XI. Quick Guide
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Set flow to 10-25 L/min
Step 1: Set the flow to approximately 25 liters per
minute with a flowmeter from a suitable gas source.
Adjust flow as needed.
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Verify PIP ~25 cm-H
Step 2: Verify the PIP on the pressure dial. Adjust PIP
as needed. Each GO
set to 25 cm-H
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Function check - Connect to patient
Step 3: Before connecting to the patient, perform a
function check. Connect the GO
and then verify the PIP with a pressure manometer.
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Adjust rate
Step 4: Adjust the breathing rate with the rate dial.
Refer to the rate dial label.
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Adjust Flow, PIP and Rate
Step 5: Re-adjust flow, PIP and rate for the patient's
clinical situation. There is no substitute for a good
clinical assessment.
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Use of extension tubing in MRI or CT
NOTE: Position modulator away from patient tee using
extension tubing and verify patient cycling whenever
modulator is repositioned.
This Quick Guide is intended to help you gain a general understanding of the GO
to read, understand, and follow the information listed in this User's Guide before using this product.
The GO VENT™ provides constant flow, pressure-cycled ventilatory
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support in either pressure control or pressure support modes on
patients weighing 10kg and above. The device includes the pulmonary
modulator (an exhalation valve that opens at PIP and closes at PEEP)
and a patient connector tee to supply gas flow, entrain additional air,
and provide a redundant pop-off valve for safety. The working
mechanism of the GO
adds or subtracts spring force when it is moved from a horizontal to a
vertical position, the addition or subtraction of spring force will affect
the PIP setting by 1~3 cm-H
position as long as the final adjustments are made in a secured
position (strapped or taped to the patient).
VORTRAN ® GO 2 VENT™ User's Guide
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VENT™ is factory tested and pre-
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Brief Device Description
VENT™ consists of a moving diaphragm which
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O. The GO
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VENT™ to the patient
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VENT™ product. Please be certain
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VENT™ will function in any
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