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Ventec Life Systems Vocsn Clinical Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Clinical Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 VOCSN offers mechanical Ventilation, Oxygen, Cough, Suction, and Nebulizer therapies in one compact, portable, lightweight device. This Quick Start Guide is intended to provide a high-level overview of VOCSN use, and does not contain all the information required to operate VOCSN safely. For detailed instructions for use, see the Clinical and Technical Manual, available online at VentecLife.com/VOCSNmanual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents VOCSN Configurations and Hardware Software Overview Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen Night Mode and Day Mode Clinician Access Permissions Enable Prescribed Therapies Exit Buttons Multi-View VOCSN Placement Powering VOCSN The Power Supply Batteries Connecting Patient Circuits Connecting and Removing a Bacterial Filter...

  • Page 4: Vocsn Configurations And Hardware

    VOCSN Configurations and Hardware VOCSN may include all five therapies and all the features described in this guide, or just the set of therapies and features purchased or prescribed by the treating physician. Depending on its configuration, VOCSN will be able to provide Ventilation, +Oxygen Concentration, +Cough, +Suction, and/or +Nebulizer therapy.

  • Page 5: Software Overview

    Links to VOCSN Therapy Screens Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen To lock and unlock the VOCSN touchscreen, use the status bar to press and hold the lock screen button for three seconds. A pop-up message will appear to confirm your action.

  • Page 6: Night Mode And Day Mode

    No, all VOCSN controls will be Please enter passcode Click OK to enter Clinician for clinician access Access mode. configurable by any VOCSN user. When set to Yes, controls set to Clinician Only in the PERMISSIONS screen will be locked.

  • Page 7: Permissions

    When the export is complete, press and remove the USB drive. Insert the USB drive into a computer, and open the “VOCSN” folder on the drive. Ensure you’re connected to the internet and double-click the “Click to open Multi-View.html” link to open the Multi-View portal.

  • Page 8: Vocsn Placement

    • Always have a backup means of ventilation available, as well as a backup means of any other therapy critical to patient care. • Do not operate VOCSN near smoke, open flame, or heat sources while Oxygen therapy is in use. This could cause fire or explosion and serious harm to the patient.

  • Page 9: Batteries

    VOCSN comes with two removable, rechargeable batteries, and one internal battery. Depending on your settings, these three batteries together may power VOCSN for up to nine hours. Right battery is Left battery fully charged is charging...

  • Page 10: Connecting Patient Circuits

    Clinical Quick Start Guide Connecting Patient Circuits VOCSN may be connected to various circuit types available from Ventec Life Systems: Mouthpiece, or an Active, Passive, or Valveless Ventec One-Circuit. Connecting and Removing a Bacterial Filter To connect a filter, fit it against VOCSN, aligning the tabs on the filter and VOCSN.

  • Page 11: Active, Passive, And Valveless Ventec One-Circuits

    Clinical Quick Start Guide Active, Passive, and Valveless Ventec One-Circuits Connect patient circuit components in the order depicted below. For additional information, see the VOCSN Clinical and Technical Manual, available online at VentecLife.com/VOCSNmanual. PATIENT INTERFACE NEBULIZER BACTERIAL PATIENT (optional) FILTER...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Ventec One-Circuit O2 Tube

    If Ventilation therapy is critical to patient care, provide the patient with backup ventilation prior to initiating the Pre-Use Test. Note: Though accuracy may be reduced, VOCSN may still be used to provide ventilation therapy without running the Pre-Use Test. If time constraints make running the test inadvisable, press the...

  • Page 13: Changing Ventilation, Oxygen, And Cough Controls

    Clinical Quick Start Guide Changing Ventilation, Oxygen, and Cough Controls No Alarms SIMV-VOL Press the Therapy tab, and then the Ventilation, Cough, Oxygen icon. PRESSURE (cmH20) To configure a Preset, select it and then press the SETTINGS Prepare patient circuit for ventilation, select preset, and press START to begin.

  • Page 14: Alarms

    Clinical Quick Start Guide Alarms For a description of all available alarms and their settings, see the Clinical and Technical Manual, available online at VentecLife.com/VOCSNmanual. Setting Ventilation and Oxygen Alarms No Alarms SIMV-VOL PRESSURE (cmH20) Prepare patient circuit for ventilation, Note: The High Pressure Delay and Patient Circuit Disconnect alarm select preset, and press START to begin.

  • Page 15: Alarm Priorities

    EVENTS Alarm Name 11/13/2013 11:35 AM CLEAR LIST Alarm and Event Logs To view the VOCSN Alarm Log, press the alarm banner in the status bar, or press the Menu tab, and then the LOGS button. To clear the list of all but the active alarm conditions, press the CLEAR LIST button from the Alarm Log screen.

  • Page 16: Ventilation Therapy

    VOCSN to provide Oxygen therapy in either Pulse Dose or FiO2 mode. External low-pressure oxygen sources can be connected to VOCSN by using an O2 Low-Pressure Inlet Adapter (available separately from Ventec Life Systems). Oxygen from a low-pressure oxygen source is additive, and can be used in conjunction with oxygen from the internal O2 concentrator or an external high-pressure source.

  • Page 17: Cough Therapy

    Cough + Suction EXIT this press START enabled screen Suction Therapy Oxygen therapy is paused during Suction therapy. See “VOCSN Therapy Interactions” on page 18 for more information. To use Suction therapy, press the Therapy tab, and then the Suction...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Suction Canister

    Separately) Use the External Suction Canister Adapter (available separately from Ventec Life Systems) to connect VOCSN to an external canister. Attach the adapter by placing it against the suction port and twisting it to the lock position. Connect 1/4” suction tubing to the canister Connect suction tubing to the other port.

  • Page 19: Nebulizer Therapy

    6 L/min. Follow instructions from the nebulizer manufacturer, and set the VOCSN Nebulizer Duration control using the plus (+) and (-) buttons. Press START underneath the External Neb.

  • Page 20: Vocsn Therapy Interactions

    External Neb. Compensation feature to minimize nuisance alarms. • Use an external source of low-pressure oxygen during Nebulizer or Suction therapy. Low-pressure oxygen flowing through VOCSN and into the patient circuit is additive, and is not paused by Nebulizer or Suction therapy.

  • Page 21: Comparable Ventilation Modes

    Clinical Quick Start Guide Comparable Ventilation Modes VOCSN provides a comprehensive set of ventilation modes to meet patient needs. The reference tables below illustrate how to set your preferred ventilation mode. Non-Invasive Ventilation Modes Ventilation Mode or Feature Equivalent VOCSN Mode Settings Additional VOCSN Controls •...

  • Page 22: Volume Ventilation Modes

    Clinical Quick Start Guide Volume Ventilation Modes Ventilation Mode or Feature Equivalent VOCSN Mode Settings Additional VOCSN Controls AC-Volume • Set Mode to AC-Volume • Inspiratory time, Tidal Volume, • Set Breath Rate PEEP, Sigh (Assist/Control) Set Flow Trigger to On •...

  • Page 23: Vocsn Controls Setup

    Clinical Quick Start Guide VOCSN Controls Setup Ventilation Setting Ventilation Alarm Setting Ventilation Ventilation Control Alarm Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 2 Preset Label Apnea Mode Low Breath Rate Patient Type High Breath Rate...
  • Page 24 Ventec Life Systems is defining integrated respiratory care to improve patient outcomes and reduce caregiver challenges in the hospital and home. Ventec’s leading product, VOCSN, seamlessly integrates five separate devices including a ventilator, oxygen concentrator, cough assist, suction, and nebulizer into one unified respiratory system. The team’s history of patient-centric design brings care changing innovations to life for patients, medical professionals, and caregivers.

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