Humidification; Cleaning And Maintenance - Breas VIVO 65 User Manual

2.6

Humidification

WARNING!
Humidification must only be used if this has been prescribed by your physician. The
Vivo 65 therapy settings must always be prescribed by a physician or other licensed
health care professional, and be carried out by authorized clinical personnel.
When using an external heated humidifier, it should be located below the Vivo 55 and
the patient to prevent injury from accidental spillage.
When using a humidifier or a nebuliser any patient air filter will need more frequent
replacement to prevent increased resistance or blockage.
During transportation of the Vivo 65, the humidifier must be disconnected.
If the condensation in the patient circuit is excessive, the use of a heated humidifier may
require the installation of a water trap in the circuit. The water trap prevents any con-
densed water in the patient circuit from running into the patient airways and causing per-
sonal injury.
When adding or removing an HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger, artificial nose) or
HCH (Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier), always reassess the settings, including alarm
settings, and perform a pre-use test.
Any humidifier connected to the Vivo 55 must comply with ISO 8185 or 80601-2-74.
Any HME connected to the ventilator must comply with ISO 9360.
The use of an HME or an external humidifier may require readjustment of the ventilator
low-pressure alarm.
CAUTION!
Certain HMEs and HCHs are sufficient to provide humidification when the ventilator is
used invasively. Check specific suppliers' recommended use.
NOTE
The ventilator has been tested and validated with the Fisher & Paykel MR850 heated
humidifier
2.7

Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING!
The Vivo 65 should be cleaned and maintained in accordance with this operating manual.
(See 7 Cleaning and Maintenance, page 124.)
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to autoclave or sterilize the Vivo 65.
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