What Is The Vivo 3; Non Invasive Interfaces; Mobility And Usage Environment; Continuous Operation - Breas Vivo 3 User Manual

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What is the Vivo 3?

The Vivo 3 is an internally powered pressure ventilator capable of delivering invasive or
non-invasive ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require long-term support
from mechanical ventilation for respiratory insufficiency or respiratory failure, with or with-
out obstructive sleep apnea.
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Non Invasive Interfaces

The ventilator system can be used non-invasively with nasal mask, full/total face mask, and
nasal pillow interfaces.
1.2.2

Mobility and Usage Environment

The ventilator system is classified as transit-operable and is intended to be used in homes,
public spaces, institutions and hospitals.
The ventilator system is intended to be used together with portable applications such as
wheelchairs, personal family vehicles, ground ambulances and civil aircraft (not helicopter).
It is not intended for use during emergency transports.
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Continuous Operation

The ventilator can be used for continuous operation up to 24 hours/day at least for 90 days
without restarting.
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Service Life

The expected service life of the Vivo 3 is 5 years or 20,000 hours.
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Intended Use

Vivo 3 is intended to provide non-invasive or invasive ventilation for patients weighing
over 10 kg (22 lbs) who require long-term support or mechanical ventilation for respiratory
insufficiency or respiratory failure, with or without obstructive sleep apnea.
Vivo 3 is intended for spontaneously breathing patients.
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Operation by Lay Users

Day-to-day caregivers, patients, relatives and other non-professional users may operate the
Vivo 3 with the Home mode activated, after it has been set up according to the prescribed
treatment. In Home mode, some settings and controls are locked or hidden.
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