Automatic Operation - Teleflex ConchaTherm Neptune User Manual

Automatic Operation

1. Set up and turn ON the ventilator or gas source (see the Ventilator Manufacturer Instructions
for Use to determine ventilator operation and monitoring requirements).
Warning: Always monitor tidal volume, minute volume, respiratory rate and all pres-
sures and ensure that all monitoring alarms are appropriately set and functioning before
connecting patient to the gas delivery system (ventilator, humidifier and circuit).
2. Turn the humidifier's power ON
Once activated, the humidifier will perform a self-check (a scrolling dash will be seen on the
LED display). When the self-check is complete, the unit will issue an audible alert. This
indicates the humidifier is ready for operation. At this point the user can choose to confirm
or change the settings.
Warning: If the heater detects a fault during the self-check, the
an audible alarm will sound. If this happens, take the unit out of service and return to
Teleflex Medical for servicing.
Warning: Do not leave the humidifier on, do not turn the humidifier on and do not exit
the pause mode until there is regulated gas flow through the system. To do so may
result in heat buildup, causing a bolus of hot air to be delivered to the patient. Circuit
tubing may significantly soften under these conditions. Turn the humidifier power switch
OFF, or place the unit in pause and allow the system to cool before stopping gas flow.
Warning: Always verify gas flow and airway temperature before connecting the humidifer
to the patient.
Note: The humidifier will not begin to heat until the settings have been confirmed.
Note: The humidifier will automatically detect Hudson RCI adult, pediatric and neonatal
heated-wire circuits.
Note: Confirm the heated-wire icons illuminate green when the appropriate heated-wires
are connected to the unit.
TO PATIENT
Figure 6: The CONCHATHERM NEPTUNE System Using a Heated-wire Circuit
.
HEATED WIRE EXPIRATORY
(YELLOW)
(IF USED)
TO VENTILATOR
CONCHA 1650ml
RESERVOIR
BOTTLE
PLACE PATIENT
AIRWAY TEMPERATURE
PROBE HERE
HEATED WIRE
CABLE (YELLOW)
icon will flash and
HEATED WIRE BREATHING
CIRCUIT
FROM VENTILATOR
PLACE COLUMN
PROBE HERE
CONCHA COLUMN
HEATED WIRE
(BLUE)
INSPIRATORY
CONCHA HEATED
HUMIDIFIER
HEATED WIRE
CABLE (BLUE)
DUAL TEMPERATURE PROBE
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