Usage Of Filters; Humidification - Breas Vivo 45 LS User Manual

2.5

Usage of Filters

WARNING!
Always use the ventilator with patient air inlet filters installed. Only use the ventilator
with accessories recommended by Breas Medical.
Risk of Insufficient Ventilation
Insufficient ventilation may cause transient hypoxia.
Replace or clean the inlet filters as specified in the Maintenance chapter.
Using old or clogged filters may cause the Vivo 45 LS to operate at higher tempera-
tures than intended.
When operating the Vivo 45 LS, make sure that the air inlet and filters are not
obstructed or occluded.
Risk of Insufficient Ventilation
Insufficient ventilation may cause transient hypoxia.
Do not use high resistance bacteria filter at the air outlet of the Vivo 45 LS. High
resistance bacteria filters placed between the air outlet and the patient interface may
interfere with the operation of the patient disconnect function. It may also interfere
with the device trigger function.
WARNING!
Risk of Cross-Contamination
Deep tissue or mucosal contact with infectious agents may cause infections.
If the Vivo 45 LS is used by several patients, a low resistance bacteria filter shall be
used between the air outlet and the patient circuit, for preventing patient cross-con-
tamination. Reuse of bacteria filter, patient circuit or mask may expose patients to
contagious agents.
WARNING!
When adding or removing any kind of filter, always perform a pre-use test.
2.6

Humidification

WARNING!
Humidification must only be used if this has been prescribed by a physician.
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.
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