Introduction And Intended Use - Respironics ESPRIT Service Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction and Intended Use
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The Esprit Ventilator is a microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered
mechanical ventilator. It is intended for use by qualified medical personnel to
provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for adult and pediatric
patients as prescribed by a physician. The Esprit Ventilator is intended for use
in either invasive or non-invasive applications.
The Esprit Ventilator meets or exceeds all applicable safety requirements,
consensus guidelines, US regulatory statutes, and international regulatory
standards for life support/mechanical ventilation devices.
Read this manual thoroughly prior to performing service or maintenance on the
Esprit Ventilator. This manual contains advanced troubleshooting, calibration,
and maintenance instructions for the Esprit Ventilator. All maintenance and
repair work should be performed by qualified biomedical technicians who have
received appropriate training and authorization to provide maintenance, repair,
and service for the Esprit Ventilator.
Review the Esprit Ventilator Operator's Manual and become familiar with Esprit
Ventilator operation before running tests, checking operational readiness or
initiating patient use. The operator's manual includes important information
about ventilator safety and operation.
Schematic diagrams of the Esprit Ventilator are available upon request.
For additional information about accessories or related equipment, such as
humidifiers and remote alarm systems, refer to the appropriate instruction
manual prior to operating with the Esprit Ventilator.
WARNING: Patients on life-support equipment should be visually monitored by competent
medical personnel, since life-threatening circumstances may arise that may
not activate alarms. Heed all appropriate alarms and follow the instructions
and warnings in this service manual and the operator's manual. Always check
life-support equipment for proper operation before use.
NOTE: The Esprit Ventilator Operator's Manual lists all applicable warnings and
cautions. Review these notices thoroughly before operating the ventilator.
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