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- Page 1 VIESMANN Operating instructions for the system user Ventilator for continuous respiratory support VITOAID Please keep safe. 6152712 GB 6/2020...
- Page 2 Safety instructions For your safety Please follow these safety instruc- tions closely to prevent accidents and material losses. Safety instructions explained Danger Note This symbol warns against the risk Details identified by the word "Note" of injury. contain additional information. Please note This symbol warns against the risk of material losses and environmen-...
- Page 3 Safety instructions For your safety (cont.) Working on the device Do not remove casings. ■ Do not modify or remove attachments. ■ All settings and work on the device ■ must be performed as specified in these operating instructions. No other work on or modifications to the device are permissible.
- Page 4 Safety instructions For your safety (cont.) General safety instructions Always open oxygen valves slowly. ■ Keep oxygen fittings and system com- ■ Do not allow oxygen to flow into ■ ponents free of oil and grease at all enclosed rooms/spaces as this can times.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3. Connecting VitoAid Connecting the oxygen supply and breathing tube ....... Adjusting the oxygen supply ..............10 4. Switching on and off Switching on VitoAid ................11 Switching off VitoAid ................11 5. Where to find the controls Operating VitoAid ................... 12 Screen displays .................. - Page 6 The ventilator is connected via a silicone tube to a supply of medical oxygen with pressure control. The VitoAid ventilator may only be used in emergency Ventilation without external oxygen supply: ■ situations where the capacities of the existing supplies The tube connection for the oxygen supply to the of approved ventilators are not sufficient.
- Page 7 Introductory information Intended use (cont.) ■ The patient is supplied via the VentStar Oxylog Incorrect usage or operation of the device (e.g. open- VE300 single-tube system, 1.5 metres (standard ing of the device) is prohibited and will result in an delivery) and HME filter.
- Page 8 Device overview Overview of connections and controls Fig. 1 Connection for breathing tube of the VentStar Oxy- Buzzer for acoustic signals log VE300 single-tube system (standard delivery) Connection for factory use only: Do not connect Internal of breathing tube: 22 mm ■...
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Page 9: Connecting The Oxygen Supply And Breathing Tube
Connecting VitoAid Connecting the oxygen supply and breathing tube 1. Pull the protective caps off tube connections 2. Push oxygen supply tube onto tube connection 3. Push the breathing tube of the VentStar Oxylog VE300 single-tube system with expiration valve... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Oxygen Supply
Connecting VitoAid Adjusting the oxygen supply The inspiratory oxygen concentration is adjusted via the flow rate of the oxygen supply according to the curve shown below. Note To measure the oxygen flow rate, a flow meter needs to be integrated into the oxygen supply. -
Page 11: Switching On Vitoaid
Switching on and off Switching on VitoAid ■ The breathing tube of the VentStar Oxylog VE300 For ventilation with external oxygen supply: single-tube system is correctly connected to the ven- ■ The oxygen supply tube (if present) is correctly con- tilator. -
Page 12: Operating Vitoaid
Where to find the controls Operating VitoAid All ventilator settings can be performed centrally on the Only if an alarm or device fault is present: operating unit. Briefly press the button: This switches off the acoustic alarm and ■ fault signal. - Page 13 Where to find the controls Operating VitoAid (cont.) "Status" Information displayed in "Service" Ventilation method: See page 15. CPAP Ratio of inspiratory time to expiratory time — Note The values are shown without a decimal point and are relative to the inspiratory time.
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Page 14: Switching On Ventilation
Switching ventilation on and off Switching on ventilation ■ The ventilator is switched on. For ventilation with external oxygen supply: ■ The patient can receive the appropriate supply via ■ Oxygen is supplied at the required flow rate. the breathing tube. Press The patient is ventilated using the set ventilation method and the set values. -
Page 15: Selecting The Ventilation Mode
Setting the ventilation parameters Selecting the ventilation mode VitoAid supports PCV (pressure-controlled ventilation) and high-flow CPAP (continuous positive airway pres- sure). Pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) The patient is ventilated in controlled mode in accord- To activate pressure-controlled ventilation, set the ance with the set values for inspiratory pressure, posi-... -
Page 16: Setting The Respiratory Rate
Setting the ventilation parameters Setting the inspiratory pressure (cont.) You cannot set the inspiratory pressure higher than 4. Use to set the required pressure in milli- 40 millibars. bars in the "Service" display area. If the inspiratory pressure was previously set to a The setting is made in millibars. - Page 17 Setting the ventilation parameters Setting the ratio of inspiratory time to… (cont.) 4. Use to set the required ratio of inspiratory time to expiratory time in the "Service" display area, in accordance with the following table. Note The values are shown without a decimal point and are relative to the inspiratory time.
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Page 18: Setting The Lower Limit For Respiratory Volume
Setting alarm limits Setting the lower limit for respiratory volume If the measured respiratory volume falls below the set 3. Press lower limit, an alarm is triggered: See page 21. The value shown in the "Service" display area flashes. Note ■... -
Page 19: Restoring Factory Settings
Further settings Restoring factory settings To reset the ventilator to the factory settings, press For factory settings: See page 7. simultaneously for more than 2 seconds. The two display areas together show the following combination of letters: (= Parameter dELeted) -
Page 20: Checking Values
Checks Checking values You can call up current respiratory pressures and the to select the required letter, e.g. , in the set respiratory parameters on the display. "Status" display area. A list of the information and letters which can be dis- played is given in the table on page 12. -
Page 21: Acknowledging Alarms And Fault Messages
Alarms and fault messages Acknowledging alarms and fault messages Note Acknowledging the alarm or fault message The alarm limits are only active if PCV (pressure-con- trolled ventilation) is set: See page 15. 1. Rectify the cause of the fault or the alarm: See page 22. -
Page 22: Is Shown On The Display
What to do if... is shown on the display. Cause Remedy During ventilation, the expiratory pressure falls below Check the tube connections and tubes for leaks. ■ the set value for positive end-expiratory pressure Check the air inlet grille for contamination and dirt. If ■... -
Page 23: And A Numeric Code
What to do if... and a numeric code > are shown on the display. Cause Remedy There is a fault in the control electronics. Press for more than 2 seconds. The control electronics are reset. All set values are retained. If the fault persists after resetting the control electron- Turn off the ON/OFF switch. -
Page 24: Cleaning The Device Surface
Maintenance Cleaning the device surface You can clean the surfaces of the device with a com- Clean the surface of the operating unit with a microfi- mercially available domestic cleaning agent. Do not bre cloth. use scouring agents. Cleaning the air inlet grille Danger If it is not possible to draw in a sufficient amount of air through the air inlet grille, the ventilation... -
Page 25: Vitoaid Hotline
Service VitoAid Hotline Call the VitoAid Hotline on the following number if you +49 6452 70 1661 have any questions or require maintenance or repair work on your ventilator:... - Page 28 Your contact Contact your local contractor if you have any questions about your system or wish to arrange maintenance or repair work. You can find local contractors on the internet at www.viessmann.de. Viessmann Werke GmbH & Co. KG Viessmann Limited...
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