Figure 4-7. Single Limb Patient Circuit With Exhalation Valve - Covidien Puritan Bennett 560 User Manual

Installation and Assembly
See also
Figure 4-9
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To connect a double limb circuit: (refer to
1. Inspect the components of the patient circuit for any signs of damage, such as cracks (which
might cause leakage). Do not use damaged components to assemble the patient circuit.
2. Install the bacteria filter (item 1) on the TO PATIENT
3. Attach one end of the short circuit tubing (item 4) to the filter (item 1).
4. Attach the other end of the circuit tubing to the inlet port of the humidifier (item 2).
5. Place a water trap (item 3) between the outlet port of the humidifier and the patient wye (item
5) on the double limb circuit.
6. Place a second water trap (item 3) between the patient wye (item 5) and the inlet port of
exhalation bacteria filter (item 12).
7. Connect the exhalation bacterial filter (item 12) between the FROM PATIENT
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8. Connect one end of the small proximal pressure tubing (item 6) to the double limb patient wye
circuit connection (item 5) and the other end on the ventilator patient pressure port (item 13).
9. Place the exhalation valve assembly (item 9) on the exhaust port.
10. Connect the tubing (item 8) from the exhalation valve assembly to the exhalation valve port
(item 14) of the ventilator.
Note:
When shipped, the proximal pressure tube may already be connected to the patient wye. If so, simply
verify that the connection is secure and the tube shows no signs of damage, kinks, or obstructions.
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Figure 4-7. Single Limb Patient Circuit With Exhalation Valve

NOTE: Although shown here, the
humidifier (item 3), water trap
(item 4), and tubes upstream of
the single limb patient circuit are
not included with the ventilator.
Contact your supplier for more
information.
Figure 4-8)
outlet port.
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inlet port (item
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