Flow Measurement Failure - Lowenstein Medical leon plus User Manual

Chapter
12

Flow measurement failure

Reaction of the system to failure of the inspiratory flow measurement
Measures for failure of the inspiratory flow measurement
Reaction of the system to failure of the expiratory flow measurement
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▪ Possible messages:
–
Insp. volume measurement is no longer
possible
▪ the device continues to ventilate in the current
ventilation mode
▪ Audible and visual alarm
▪ only the buttons to select the MAN/SPONT and
PCV forms of ventilation are still active
Switch to the pressure-controlled PCV form of
ventilation or ventilate the patient with the ventilation
bag.
▪ No inspiratory volume measurement possible:
Check the inspiratory flow sensor for soiling and
damage at the next available opportunity. If
necessary, change the inspiratory flow sensor.
▪ Execute a system test at the next available
opportunity.
If you are unable to fix the error yourself, make a
note of the error number and notify a
Löwenstein Medical-authorised technician.
▪ Possible messages:
– Exp. volume measurement no longer
possible
▪ The device continues to ventilate in the current
ventilation mode
▪ Audible and visual alarm
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Errors and measures
Failure of internal units