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Summary of Contents for Meditech microVENT World
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Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 1 of 28 Operating Manual for microVENT microVENT World - microVENT CPR - microVENT Classic - microVENT European microVENT UtilityVenT - microVENT Responder READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT Part number 011-0045-00 DOC300M 17/03/2021 Issue L...
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These products have been either manufactured or supplied under ISO 13485:2016. B.N.O.S. Meditech Microvents are supplied in conformity under a quality system to meet Annex II of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as amended 2007/47/EC, Microvents are classified as Class IIa Medical Devices.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 4 of 28 CHAPTER ONE: SYMBOLS Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in injury to the user or others, if not avoided. Read these instructions before using the equipment Do not use any form of grease or oil...
CHAPTER TWO: THE MICROVENT 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.1.1 The microVENT World, European, CPR and Classic models are oxygen powered, automatic time cycled microVENT with MANUAL TRIGGERING for use in conjunction with respiratory arrest, respiratory difficulties and external cardiac massage designed to deliver oxygen ventilation to patients by way of a face mask or airway device attached to the microVENT.
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Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 6 of 28 WARNING: The Microvent must only be used by persons who have received adequate training because incorrect operation of the resuscitator can be hazardous. The Microvent should not be used on unattended patients, a competent user should be present when the device is used.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 11 of 28 2.4.1 Operating environmental limits: -18 to +50 degrees Celsius, at 0 to 95 % non-condensing humidity. 2.4.2 Storage environmental limits: -40 to +60 degrees Celsius, at 0 to 95 % non-condensing humidity. 2.4.3 The microVENT is an automatic time cycled resuscitator. It is also a manually controlled gas powered device and when manually controlled the tidal volume and frequency are controlled directly by the operator.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 12 of 28 CHAPTER THREE: GAS SUPPLY 3.1 GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS 3.1.1 The microVENT is designed to operate on medical oxygen from either a cylinder or pipeline. In the UK the connection fittings are of the shrouded BS 5682: 2015 quick connect type unless otherwise specified by the customer and allowed under the applicable relevant international standard.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 13 of 28 CHAPTER FOUR: OPERATING PROCEDURE 4.1 MANUAL VENTILATION AND CARDIAC MASSAGE (CPR) 4.1.1 The application of oxygen is recommended as soon as it is available in both basic life support and advanced life support.
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Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 14 of 28 1 American Heart Association in collaboration with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Guidelines 2000 for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. An international consensus on science. Circulation 2000;102(Suppl.I):I-1 –I-384. 2 American Heart Association in collaboration with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Guidelines 2000 for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care —...
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Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 15 of 28 Figure 1: The microVENT World (Adult / Child model illustrated) Key to components in figure 1: q = microVENT body r = Manual / automatic selector s = Pressure limiting valve (and audible warning)
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Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 16 of 28 4.1.7 Having established that the patient is not breathing, position the patient as for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The airway can be opened by head tilt, chin lift or jaw thrust. The head tilt method is illustrated in figure 3.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 17 of 28 Figure 4: Operating the microVENT using the manual trigger. The microVENT and face mask can be held in position by both hands while maintaining the patient’s airway and operating the manual trigger. 4.2 AUTOMATIC VENTILATION 4.2.1 If the patient is suffering from respiratory arrest or respirator insufficiency...
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 18 of 28 4.2.3 On Adult and Child microVENT the tidal volume and frequency of ventilation are controlled by the slider control on the front of the microVENT. (See figure 1 (y)). The volume is selected by the user so as to ensure visible and adequate chest rise of the patient.
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Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 19 of 28 WARNING: On child settings an increase in tidal volume may be experienced when switching to Airmix due to the nature of entrainment valve. WARNING: Where exact volumes and oxygen concentrations need to be known users are advised to use additional monitoring equipment.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 20 of 28 4.4 USE IN TOXIC ATMOSPHERES 4.4.1 During ventilation in atmospheres containing smoke, water or toxic gas, the Anti-Air-Inhalation Diaphragm (Fig:6,t3) should be fitted to the Patient Valve. This Diaphragm helps ensure that the patient can receive only pure oxygen during ventilation. Anti-Air-Inhalation is achieved by fitting a simple removable diaphragm onto the Patient Valve.
4.6.10 Operate Manual Trigger to ensure correct function. 4.6.11 Repeat Operating Instructions (from step 4.1 [manual] or 4.2[automatic]). 4.6.12 Do not clean with solvent based agents, Meditech recommend soap / mild detergent solution and water. 4.6.13 For disinfection see section 5.3.
In accordance to the Medical Device Alert MDA/2003/007, the Medical Oxygen Supply Hose is required to be replaced on a 5-yearly basis. If there is any doubt in ascertaining the age of the oxygen supply hose, please contact B.N.O.S. Meditech Ltd with the oxygen supply hose batch number as indicated on the hose.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 23 of 28 5.2 CHECKLIST – in full at least every month and after each use. Check C, D & E before each use. Check Action Inspect carrying case for signs of wear, Repair or replace as necessary.
Instructions: Meditech microVENT Page 24 of 28 5.3 CLEANING THE microVENT AND ACCESSORIES CAUTION: Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents to clean the microVENT and accessories. Alcohol may damage the plastics used in the construction. Pre-clean all parts with warm soapy water; it is recommended that a general-purpose detergent be used.
5.4.2 In accordance to the Medical Device Alert MDA/2003/007, the Medical Oxygen Supply Hose is required to be replaced on a 5-yearly basis. If there is any doubt in ascertaining the age of the oxygen supply hose, please contact B.N.O.S. Meditech Ltd with the oxygen supply hose batch number as indicated on the hose.