Testing Of The Individual Features Of The Ventilator; Operating Procedure; Connecting The Supply Hose, Pressure Gauge And Patient Circuit - O-Two CAREvent CA User Manual

Having connected the supply hose to the regulator, turn on
the oxygen supply. Using a mild soap solution, spray the input
connection to the resuscitator to check for leaks. If any leak is
present, tighten the connection and re-test.
Once no leaks are found, connect the Test Lung to the 15/22 mm
patient connector on the resuscitator.

2.2. Testing of the Individual Features of the Ventilator.

The following features can be individually tested during the pre-
use Functional Check:
1. Maximum Airway Pressure and Audible Alarm
2. Frequency/Tidal Volume Adjustment
3. Manual Ventilation
4. Demand Valve Function and Automatic Circuit Shut O
5. Bleed Flow
6. Function of Pressure Gauge

3. Operating Procedure

3.1. Connecting the Supply Hose, Pressure Gauge and
Patient Circuit
The supply hose provided is attached to the oxygen inlet on the
rear of the resuscitator and is tightened "fi nger tight" (fi g 1).
WARNING
The use of excessive force in tightening the supply hose may
damage the seal and /or thread.
The facemask is attached to the patient connection port by
simply pushing the mask onto the 22mm taper.
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