Lung Ventilator Use; Highlights - Siare Falco 202 User Manual

3.4

Lung ventilator use

3.4.1 Highlights

Before using the ventilator on a patient, you have to carry out a series of preliminary checks
to make sure that it works properly.
The purpose of the preliminary checks is to make sure that the ventilator and all its
components are properly connected and operative.
Before proceeding with the preliminary checks, the ventilator must be:
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ready for use: please refer to Maintenance chapter (cleaning, disinfection and
sterilisation)
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properly placed
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equipped with all accessories and devices necessary for its operation
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connected to the medical gas (O
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connected to a patient simulator at the provided patient circuit terminal.
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In order to get the best performance, leave the ventilator ON for at least 15
minutes before carrying out the preliminary checks.
This operation will allow the system to reach optimal spirometry conditions.
You can find the list and description of the preliminary checks at the end of
this chapter, or the list in Appendix chapter.
The preliminary checks should be carried out:
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every time you start and use the ventilator
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every time you replace or connect an important component (patient
circuit, oxygen sensor, flow sensor, etc....)
For tests and checks, please use the patient simulator SIARE cod.
LS.AB.001 that is equipped with variable resistance and compliance.
, if necessary) and electrical power supply
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