C- Operating Instructions; 1- Preliminary Steps; 2- Detailed Operating Instructions - BIO-MED DEVICES CROSSVENT-3+ Operation & Service Manual

IV. SETUP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS- cont.
C C C C - - - - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The following describes the procedure for setting up and operating the CROSSVENT-3+ Ventilator. It is
assumed that the operator is thoroughly familiar with the Specifications, Theory of Operation, Tests and
Calibration procedures as outlined in this manual. It is also assumed that the ventilator is already fully
assembled, has been tested and calibrated and is connected to a test lung.
WARNINGS:
ONLY QUALIFIED
VENTILATOR.
WHENEVER THE CROSSVENT IS CONNECTED TO A PATIENT, A SKILLED
OPERATOR SHOULD BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES AT THE VENTILATOR OR
WITHIN HEARING RANGE OF THE VENTILATOR'S ALARM SYSTEM.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VENTILATE A PATIENT UNTIL THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
THE OPERATING
RECOMMENDED CLINICAL PROTOCOLS.
ALWAYS TEST THE VENTILATOR PRIOR TO EACH USE.
VENTILATE A TEST LUNG TO VERIFY PROPER OPERATION PRIOR TO
CONNECTING THE VENTILATOR TO A PATIENT.
IF A MALFUNCTION SHOULD OCCUR, THE UNIT SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM USE AND REPAIRED PRIOR TO USING IT AGAIN ON PATIENTS.
WHENEVER AN ALARM CONDITION EXISTS IT SHOULD BE RECTIFIED
IMMEDIATELY.
CONDITION FOR AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF TIME.
NOTE: Since it is not possible to damage this CROSSVENT Ventilator by normal use of its keys and
control knobs, the user is encouraged to experiment with the ventilator settings while the unit is not connected to
a patient.
1 1 1 1 - - - - PRELIMINARY STEPS PRELIMINARY STEPS
PRELIMINARY STEPS PRELIMINARY STEPS
Plug the power supply into an external electrical outlet and plug the power supply output connector into the
jack of the ventilator.
Connect a patient circuit to the ventilator. Connect a test lung (BMD #1020 or #1022) to the proximal
airway connector.
Connect a 50 psi gas supply source to the input connector.
2 2 2 2 - - - - DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Following the "Bio-Med Devices" splash screen, the unit
comes on in the Main menu in the same mode it was in when last turned off.
Press the ALARM QUIET key to increase the temporary audible alarm silence period from 60 sec. to 120
sec. if desired. It may be used as many times as necessary to cancel the audible alarm until the alarm limits
are set. The EXTERNL or BATTERY indicator will come on depending on the condition of the power
supply. If it is flashing "BATT", press this key to acknowledge battery mode. The ventilator will cycle at
the rate set on the rate key and the inspiratory source CONTROL indicator will come on during each
inspiration. If the ventilator auto-cycles, indicated by ASSIST or SPONT in the Inspiratory Source Key, the
inspiratory effort should be increased using the Pressure Trigger key.
Select desired mode, e.g., SIMV.
MEDICAL PERSONNEL
INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER ALLOW VENTILATION
SHOULD OPERATE
ARE NOT INTENDED
AFTER SET UP,
WITH
THE
AS
AN ALARM
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