6.2.2 Expiratory flow sensors calibration
Turn the knob and select the function:
1
Expiratory flow sensors calibration.
Siaretron displays the activation
screen for flow sensor calibration:
•
Press START to begin the
2
calibration.
•
Press ESC to verify the
calibration.
The activation of the Respiratory Flow Sensors Calibration program is necessary in the
following cases:
•
Noted differences are more than 15% ( over 100ml ) between the set Volume value ( VTi -
Vte ) and the expired Tidal Volume reading (Vte).
•
In case of first calibration of ventilator or replacement of flow sensors (INSP inside the
unit or EXP outside the unit), it is suggested to perform this Calibration.