1 Select suitable accessories for the respective
patient category.
Tidal volume
Breathing bag
Breathing circuit
Filter
2 Assemble the breathing circuit and connect it to
the Y-piece and to the inspiratory and
expiratory ports on the breathing system, see
page 70, "Table with recommended hose
configurations".
When attaching or removing the breathing hoses,
always hold them at the connection sleeve and not
at the spiral ribbing.
Instructions for use Perseus A500 SW 2.0n
Adults
>700 mL
301 to 700 mL
3 L
Adults
Filter or HMEF
Pediatric patients
50 to 300 mL
2 L
1 L
Pediatric
Assembly and preparation
Neonates
<50 mL
0.5 L
Neonates
(or pediatric)
Use filters with low
resistance and compli-
ance.
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