Sentec IPV-2C Quick Reference Manual page 3

Delivering Therapy
Workflow
Ensure the patient
MASTER
Ensure
is in an upright,
SWITCH
is OFF.
comfortable
Then, connect the
position, or is lying
IPV® to a 50 psi gas
with head and
source. Then, turn
shoulders elevated
the Master switch
by pillows.
and Nebulizer ON
and listen for flow.
Patient Settings
CONTROL ADULT
STARTING
OPERATIONAL
Operational Pressure can be increased if additional flow is needed.
PRESSURE (PSI)
Arrow straight up for
4-6 cmH2O
DEMAND
CPAP
INSPIRATORY Adjust by rotating the knob to the left until visible chest wiggle is
FLOW obtained and pulses can be auscultated throughout lung fields.
Fast/higher: secretion mobilization and quickly improving gas exchange.
FREQUENCY
Slow/lower: mobilizing thicker secretions as well as recruiting the lung.
Set the starting
OPERATIONAL
PRESSURE
according to patient
population.
(See below)
PEDIATRIC
40 30
Arrow straight up for
3-5 cmH2O
Adjust as needed to achieve desired MAP during therapy
Connect the Gradually increase
Phasitron to
INSPIRATORY
the patient
FLOW
using mouthpiece,
the knob to the
mask, or direct
left until adequate
to patient airway.
chest wiggle is seen
and pulses are
heard throughout
lung fields.
NEONATAL
NOTE: Before administering IPV®
therapy, ensure knobs are in their
20
recommended starting positions.
NOTE: It is recommended to perform
therapy for 15 to 20 minutes every 6 or
Arrow straight up for
8 hours, or per provider orders. Patient
2-3 cmH2O
should be monitored throughout therapy.
NOTE: It is recommended to perform a
pre-use check of device operation before
attaching the Phasitron to the
patient interface, as described
in the IPV®-2C Manual
As patient
acclimates to
therapy, adjust
by turning
FREQUENCY
to a slower rate by
turning the knob
to the right. Rotate
between fast and
slow frequencies
every few minutes.