Sentec IPV-2C Quick Reference Manual page 2

Controls + Starting Settings
Master Switch
turns the IPV®-2C
controller ON and OFF.
Starting Position: OFF
Operational Pressure
controls the peak
operating pressure of the entire unit.
Starting Position: Adjust according to
patient population (see below)
Inspiratory Flow determines the
amplitude delivered to the patient during
inspiratory time.
Starting Position: Rotate Fully to the
right in the OFF position. Note: for
patients coming off respiratory support
consider starting with inspiratory flow
on (i.e. with the knob's arrow straight
up) and quickly titrate to target the MAP
delivered from previous support.
Frequency
controls the rate of pulses
delivered.
Starting Position: Rotated fully to the
left.
Demand CPAP/PEEP
optimizes lung
recruitment and reduces the work of
breathing.
Starting Position: Arrow pointing
straight up.
Inspiratory Time
selects independent i:e
ratio control.
Starting Position: Arrow pointing straight
up (approximately 1:2).
Nebulizer ON/OFF
Switch turns the
aerosol delivery ON and OFF.
Starting Position: ON