Cleaning The Reusable Exhalation Valve And Patient Circuit - CareFusion LTV 1200 Service Manual

Cleaning the Reusable Exhalation Valve and Patient Circuit

WARNING
Patient Circuits – CareFusion Patient Circuits, Exhalation Valve Assemblies and Water
Traps are shipped clean, not sterile.
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Refer to your LTV 1200, LTV 1150, or LTV 1100 Ventilator Operator's Manual or the
Instructions for Use enclosed with your patient circuits and patient circuit components for
assembly, disassembly, care and cleaning recomendations. The illustration here is provided
for reference.
Exhalation Valve Assembly
Always leak test the patient breathing circuit after assembly or cleaning.
WARNING
Leak Testing Patient Circuits – Leak test the patient circuit with all accessories connected
before connection to the patient. Failing to do this can result in ineffective ventilation and
possible harm to the patient. Refer to Leak Test in Chapter 2 – Ventilator Checkout Tests for
detailed instructions.
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Page 4-6 LTV 1200, 1150, and 1100 Ventilator Service Manual p/n 18603-001, Rev. J