Breathing System Leak Test Guide - Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Avance Technical Reference Manual

S/5 Avance

7.2 Breathing System Leak Test Guide

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Note
Always do the System "All Checks" (Section 3.2) on the machine before
proceeding with these breathing system leak tests.
• The Low P leak check looks for leaks between the mixer, vaporizer, and the
inspiratory side of the breathing circuit.
• A failure in Quick check indicates a leak in Bag Mode.
• A failure in Vent check indicates a leak in Vent Mode.
Follow the troubleshooting flowcharts in Section 7.2.2 to determine the best
sequence of tests for locating a breathing system leak.
The procedures in Section 7.2.3 test specific components of the breathing
system for leaks.
Objects in the breathing system can stop gas flow to the patient. This can
cause injury or death:
• Do not use a test plug that is small enough to fall into the breathing
system.
• Make sure that there are no test plugs or other objects caught in the
breathing system.
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