Device Check; Preparing The Adult Test Lung 84 03 201 - Dräger Evita 2 dura Instructions For Use Manual

Preparing for use

Device Check

Device Check
Must be carried out immediately before use on the patient in
order to confirm that the ventilator is operating correctly.
The device check comprises of the »Device« test and
»Leakage« test.
The following functions are performed during this device
check:
— Checking that the machine assembly is complete
— Testing the alarm tone
— Testing the expiratory valve
— Testing of the air-O changeover valve
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— Testing the safety valve
— Testing the displays
— Calibrating the flow sensor
— Calibrating the O sensor
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— Calibrating the CO sensor
2
— Testing the leakproofing of the hose system
— Checking the compliance of the hose system
The test results obtained from this device check and the
calibration and zero-checking values of the sensors remain
stored until the next calibration – even if the device is switched
off.
If the hose system, type of humidification or patient mode is
changed after performing the device check, the leakproofing
test must be repeated before starting operation.

Preparing the adult test lung 84 03 201

for the adult hose system
The test lung consists of an elbow connector for connection
to the Y-piece, a 7 mm diameter catheter connection for
simulating the resistance of the airways and a 2 litre breathing
bag to simulate compliance.
Overextended breathing bags must not be used as they
may cause artefacts during the device check!
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The elbow connector must not be plugged into the patient
connection of the Y-piece until directed by Evita 2 dura.
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