Dräger Babylog 8000 plus Instructions For Use Manual page 58

Getting started
Checking readiness for operation
Readiness for operation is checked as part of the
device check.
WARNING
Risk of patient injury
Before using the device on a patient, the
device check must be carried out. If a
malfunction is detected, the patient may be
endangered.
Do not start ventilation until after the device
check has been successfully carried out.
After reprocessing, carry out the following steps of
the device check:
– Check the power supply failure alarm
– Check the gas failure alarm
– Check the IPPV ventilation mode
– Check the PEEP
– Check the alarm limits
Immediately before using the device on a patient,
carry out the following steps of the device check:
– Check the breathing circuit for leaks
– Calibrate the flow sensor
– Check the ventilation functions
– Check the apnea alarm
– Check the alarm for minute volume
– Check the alarm for airway pressure
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Device check after reprocessing
Carry out the device check after each reprocessing
in order to check the operability of the device.
Conditions:
– The device must be prepared.
– The expiratory valve, breathing circuit, and flow
sensor must be correctly connected.
– The test lung must be connected.
Checking the power supply failure alarm
1 Unplug the mains cable.
2 Switch the device on, see page 55.
The power supply failure alarm must sound and
remain constant for approx. 20 seconds. If the
alarm tone sounds less than 20 seconds, charge
the battery, see page 57.
3 Move the protective flap on the mains switch to
the side. Press the mains switch until it locks in
place and release it.
The power supply failure alarm is silenced.
4 Plug the mains cable back in.
Checking the gas failure alarm
1 Switch the device on, see page 55.
2 Set the IPPV/IMV ventilation mode.
3 Set the following alarm limits:
MV 0 L/min
MV 15 L/min
Checking the O alarm:
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1 Set the O -Vol.% setting knob to 60 %.
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Instructions for use Babylog 8000 plus SW 5.n