Pneumatic Nebulizer; Pulse Oximeter - GE iVent 201 Series User's Reference Manual

WARNING

PNEUMATIC NEBULIZER

If required, a pneumatic nebulizer may be connected to the machine.
NOTE
To connect a nebulizer device:
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PULSE OXIMETER

The pulse oximeter and accessories are indicated for continuous non-invasive
monitoring of oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate (measured by the SpO2
sensor). The pulse oximeter and accessories are intended for use with adult and
lowest point of the Inspiratory Limb is highly recommended.
Follow the humidifier manufacturer's instructions for the operation of
the humidifier.
If a heated wire circuit is required, use the VersaMed inlet equipment
(Patient Wye with one-way valve and exhalation valve. Replace the
VersaMed inspiratory tubing with the heated wire tubing.
To prevent water and/or secretions from entering the sensor
tubing, always keep the patient sensor tilted upward.
100% oxygen is used as a driver gas for the nebulizer. Thus an external
high-pressure oxygen supply must be connected to the machine to
enable the nebulizer operation.
To activate the nebulizer you need to select the High option under
Oxygen Supply in the advance menu (See page 95)
Connect the Nebulizer tube to the Nebulizer outlet on the front panel. The
Nebulizer icon is still displayed in gray at the lower bar of the display,
showing that the nebulizer is connected but not activated (Figure 17).
Install the Nebulizer with the required medication to the patient circuit after
the Patient Wye and the Flow Sensor.
Connect the other side of the Nebulizer tube to the nebulizer.
To activate the Nebulizer see page 102.
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Figure 17: nebulizer Icon