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LIFE2000 VENTILATOR ® Quick Start Guide Before using the Life2000 Ventilation System refer to the Life2000 Ventilation System Instructions for Use ® ® for a full list of warnings and cautions, detailed operating instructions, and additional information. This guide is not a substitute for the Instructions for Use. A copy of the Instructions for Use can be downloaded at www.
Table of Contents Indications for Use & Safety Information Package Content Overview Life2000® Ventilator Version System Overview Setting Up & Charging Your Battery Life2000 Interfaces-Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface Life2000 Interfaces-Breathe Universal Circuit™ connector System Setup-Extended Range Configuration System Setup-Stand Alone Configuration Starting Therapy-Activity Buttons Home Screen &...
WARNINGS: • The Life2000 Ventilation System is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained • The Life2000 Ventilation System is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician.
Package Content Overview Life2000® Ventilator (ventilator) The ventilator can be used with the Life2000 Compressor or an alternate 50-PSI pressure source. Life2000® Compressor (compressor) The compressor is an electropneumatic power unit that provides the ventilator with a continuous pressure source and is a charging station for the ventilator.
Ventilator Versions ® There are two released ventilator versions of the Life2000 Ventilator. You will be able to identify the version of the ventilator based on the REF number. The functionality of the ventilator’s Communication Port, Battery Charge Icon, and System Alarms differ for each version of the venitlator.
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Touch screen Ventilator *REF MS-01-0118 Activity buttons Communication port Power button for ventilator Power indicator light Alarm speaker Life2000® Compressor Ventilator docking cradle Power source indicator light Power button for compressor Locked icon (ventilator charging indicator light) Locking knob Unlocked icon...
Setting Up & Charging Your Battery Life2000 Compressor Setup ® Position the compressor upright on a flat, level surface. Make sure that the cooling vents, cooling filter cover, and air inlet on the back of the compressor are not blocked, and there is sufficient clearance from surrounding objects.
Life2000 Interfaces The Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface™ Nasal pillows (patient side) Entrainment ports Tube fit adjuster (cinch) Interface tubing Compressor or ventilator connector Oxygen tubing connector Wearing the Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface Place the interface in front of the patient with the curve of the interface towards the patient’s face and the entrainment ports facing...
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The Breathe Universal Circuit connector is used to connect any commercially available non-invasive mask (full face, nasal, or pillows) to the Life2000 Ventilator or Compressor. The Breathe Universal Circuit connector is only compatible with The Life2000 Ventilators and Compressors. When connecting the Universal Circuit Connector, and oxygen therapy is required an oxygen adapter and oxygen tubing will need to be connected.
® Connect the COMBO hose oxygen concentrator tubing to the oxygen concentrator (if available). Connect the Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface™ to the Life2000 Ventilator. ® Connect the quick connect end on the COMBO hose to the ventilator by pushing the small quick connect end onto the gas inlet connection on the ventilator;...
Connect the quick connect end on the oxygen hose to the ventilator by pushing the small quick connect end onto the gas inlet connection on the ventilator; when connected, the quick connect end will click into place. Connect the Breathe Pillows Interface to the Life2000® Ventilator. Starting Therapy Activity Buttons Each Activity Icon on a button in the Prescription Settings screen represents a prescription that can be programmed by a clinician and made available to the patient.
Starting Therapy Cont’d. Activity Buttons When the ventilator is first powered on, you must select an Activity Button before a breath will be delivered. One, two, or three Activity buttons may be available, as directed by a physician. Choose an Activity Button appropriate for your activity.
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Home Screen & Menu Overview Cont’d. Home Screen The Wrench Button is used to access the Menu screen The current Activity Icon and Output Volume (displayed on the Home Screen during ventilation) The Flip Button flips the screen 180°. Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP cmH O) indicator (displayed on the Home Screen during ventilation) Current breath rate (Breath/min or BPM) (displayed on...
Battery Information If you intend to use the ventilator on battery power, make sure the battery is sufficiently charged for your duration of use. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to fully recharge the battery whether the ventilation is off or on. A fully charged battery should last up to six (6) hours. Press the Power button to turn on the ventilator.
Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning Life2000® Ventilation System Once a week (or more often if necessary): clean and disinfect the ventilation system using a clean cloth, clean and disinfect the external surfaces of the ventilation system with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Wipe the surface of the ventilation system with clean dry cloth to remove any residual cleaner.
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Cleaning the Breathe Pillows Entrainment Interface™ & Universal Circuit™ connector Place the patient on an alternate means of ventilation, if necessary. With the Interface fully disconnected from the ventilator, submerge the 2. 2. patient side of the Interface or the Breathe Universal Circuit connector in a clean container of mixed warm water suitable for drinking and a mild detergent (e.g., dish-washing soap) and agitate the patient side of the interface to clean it.
Alarms and Troubleshooting Ventilator Alarms When an alarm notification occurs, there is a distinct sound and a display message corresponding to the priority level of the alarm. The priority level of an alarm is indicated by the color and the rate at which the message flashes.
Ventilator Alarms Ventilator Alarms What to do about it High Circuit Pressure Check the interface tubing for pinches and kinks. Replace the interface if alarm persists. High PEEP Pressure Interface may be blocked. Inspect and clean the interface per IFU. High PIP Pressure Check the interface and tubing and connectors for possible obstruction or damage.
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Compressor Alerts The compressor has alerts that are independent of the ventilator. Compressor alerts must be resolved in order for the compressor alerts to be silenced; there is no Silence Alarm button for alerts originating from the compressor. See below for compressor alerts and their resolutions. Troubleshooting - Compressor Alerts Low Battery Alert Connect the compressor to an AC power source.
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