Clean The Humidifier; Clean The Patient Circuit; Clean And Replace Patient Air Inlet Filters - Breas Vivo 3 User Manual

8.1.2

Clean the Humidifier

The humidifier shall be cleaned weekly.
WARNING!
Risk of Burns
After using the ventilator, wait one minute before you open the water chamber since it
can get hot under certain conditions (for example if the humidifier runs out of water).
1 Open the humidifier by pulling the lid up. Don't
detach the silicone airpaths (a). Also, don't dismount
the cartridge heater (b).
2 Wash the humidifier by hand with mild soap and
warm water, or in a dishwasher without dishwashing
detergent.
3 After cleaning, ensure that the silicone gasket (c) is
positioned correctly: When closing the humidifier; the
grooved edge must be positioned downwards.
8.1.3

Clean the Patient Circuit

CAUTION!
The cleaning and replacement intervals should be established by the care provider, based
on the care provider's infection control procedures and the instructions from the patient
circuit's manufacturer.
Check the patient circuit regularly for damage. In case of damage, replace the circuit.
The patient circuit should be cleaned and replaced in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, or by the care provider's instructions if additional cleaning or other replace-
ment intervals are prescribed.
8.2

Clean and Replace Patient Air Inlet Filters

The Vivo 3 patient air inlet filters are located inside a magnetic filter holder at the back of
the ventilator. The table below describes the filters and their minimum maintenance
intervals.
Filter
Air inlet filter, grey
(coarse)
Air inlet filter, white (fine) •
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Maintenance Intervals (minimum)*
• Wash: every week.
• Replace: every year or when assigning the Vivo 3 to a new
patient.
Replace: every 4th week or when assigning the Vivo 3 to a
new patient.
a
c
b
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