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Breathe NIOV Instructions For Use Manual

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Breathe Technologies, Inc.
Technical Support and Customer Service
175 Technology Drive, Suite 100
United States: 1-877-698-1326
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
www.BreatheNIOV.com
1-877-698-1325
info@breathetechnologies.com
www.breathetechnologies.com
PL-50-0037-E
© 2012. NIOV is a trademark of Breathe Technologies, Inc.
T H E B R E AT H E N I O V
V E N T I L AT I O N S Y S T E M
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P A T I E N T
Instructions for Use

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  • Page 1 V E N T I L AT I O N S Y S T E M Breathe Technologies, Inc. Technical Support and Customer Service 175 Technology Drive, Suite 100 United States: 1-877-698-1326 Irvine, CA 92618 USA www.BreatheNIOV.com 1-877-698-1325 info@breathetechnologies.com www.breathetechnologies.com PL-50-0037-E © 2012. NIOV is a trademark of Breathe Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 2 Symbols and Conventions Indications for Use outlines who Breathe Technologies, Inc. will, at its option, either repair, replace, or issue credit for products that To make it easier to find information you can typically benefit from using the prove to be defective during the warranty period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The information contained in this document is of a proprietary and confidential nature and Chapter 1: Introduction ________________ 1 Chapter 4: Alarms and Troubleshooting 22 is intended only for the persons to whom it is directly transmitted by Breathe Technologies, Indications for Use ______________________ 2 Audio Alarm Sounds ___________________23 Inc.

  • Page 4: Patient Participation

    I N DI C AT I o NS Fo R US e PATI eN T PAR TI CI PATI oN The NIOV Ventilator, with accessories, is The use of the NIOV Ventilation System a volume assist ventilator intended to aid requires moderate patient participation, adult patients with respiratory insufficiency.

  • Page 5: Ventilator Features

    I N T R o D U C T I o N C h a p t e r S AF eTY INF oR mATI oN If the NIOV Ventilation System is not functioning correctly, use your standard oxygen therapy and contact your health Before using the NIOV Ventilation System, care provider.
  • Page 6 For instructions on how The NIOV Ventilation System consists of the ventilator, Breathe Pillows Interface, oxygen hose, to fit, adjust, and connect the interface, see battery charger, purge tube, and belt clip. The ventilation system is intended for use by patients the section Using the NIOV Ventilation in the home or institutional setting.
  • Page 7 S y S t e m O v e r v i e w T U RN IN g T h e V eNT I lATo R WARNING: Do not cover the ventilator Activity and Power Buttons speaker or backup alarm buzzer with o N A ND o F F tape or any other object.
  • Page 8 Menu Screen Use the Menu screen to go to the Settings menu, get information about the software The NIOV Ventilation System uses a version of the ventilator and ventilator use, or touch screen for setting up the ventilator, go back to the Home screen.

  • Page 9: Step 1. Check The Battery Charge

    Charging This section describes the six basic steps you need to perform to ~Fully charged set up and use the NIOV Ventilation System. ~¾ charged Step 1. Check the Battery Charge Step 2. Connect and Turn on an Oxygen Supply ~½...

  • Page 10: Step 2. Connect And Turn On An Oxygen Supply

    WARNING: If the NIOV Ventilation System is not used with a regulator Ensure the barbed outlet airflow gauge is set to 0.

  • Page 11: Pillows Interface

    U s i n g t h e V e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m S TeP 3 : C o NN eCT A ND W eA R T he PI l loW S I N Te RFACe to the ventilator and oxygen supply, follow the regulator and oxygen supply manufacturers’...
  • Page 12 U s i n g t h e V e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m Wearing the Interface Checking the Interface Positioning TIP: When the interface is in use, periodically check that it is positioned The interface is placed correctly if the correctly and make adjustments as following conditions are met:...

  • Page 13: Step 5. Turn On The Ventilator And Choose An Activity Setting

    U s i n g t h e V e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m S T eP 4 : AT TAC h Th e ST eP 6: A Dj UST The CAUTION: Make sure the clip is securely fastened to the belt and the V e NT Il ATo R...
  • Page 14 Active Alarms Window the Up arrow to increase the value or Silencing and Clearing Alarms Summary the Down arrow to decrease it. If you NIOV Ventilation System Alarms press and hold an arrow, the number Additional Troubleshooting Situations automatically increases or decreases.

  • Page 15: Audio Alarm Sounds

    A l A r m s A n d T r o u b l e s h o o T i n g A lARm m eS SAge DIS PlAY ACT I Ve A l ARm S W IN D o W An alarm indicates a condition that needs to be identified and resolved.

  • Page 16: Silencing And Clearing Alarms Summary

    A l A r m s A n d T r o u b l e s h o o T i n g S Il eN CI N g A ND Cle A RI Ng N I oV V eN TI l AT I o N SYS Tem A lA Rm S Resolve the condition that triggered the A l AR mS S U mm A RY alarm.

  • Page 17: Additional Troubleshooting Situations

    • If system fault persists, continue with your • Patient is mouth breathing. • Instruct patient to breathe in prescribed backup therapy and contact your through their nose (purse lipped health care provider. breathing is acceptable).
  • Page 18 A l A r m s A n d T r o u b l e s h o o T i n g Additional Troubleshooting Situations Observation Cause Possible Resolution Observation Cause Possible Resolution • A ventilator Activity button has •...

  • Page 19: Changing Ventilator Settings

    Adjusting Screen Brightness alarms to vibrate mode. Viewing Software Version Information Caring for the NIOV Ventilation System getting to the Utilities menu Battery Retraining and Replacement Oxygen Supply Information On the Settings Menu screen, touch Utilities.
  • Page 20 s e t u p a n d c a r e S e T T IN g T I m e A N D DATe S eTT I Ng V I B RAT Io N m o D e The Set Vibration screen lets you change alarms from audible tones to a vibration.
  • Page 21 s e t u p a n d c a r e S e T T IN g AUD Io lo UDN e S S A D jU ST I Ng SCR eeN B R Ig hT N eSS In the message asking if the settings are In the message asking if the settings are OK, touch Confirm.

  • Page 22: Caring For The Niov Ventilation System

    This section gives instructions on how see the section Purging the Pillows ventilator with 70% isopropyl alcohol, avoid to care for the NIOV Ventilation System, Interface that immediately follows. including daily visual checks and guidelines contact with the touch screen.
  • Page 23 2½ years of use. Contact your health care provider to make arrangements for preventive maintenance. environment Specifications Do not use the NIOV Ventilation System if the ambient temperature is greater than 104°F (40°C) or less than 5°C (41°F). Firmly press and hold the smaller end of...

  • Page 24: Battery Retraining And Replacement

    To retrain a battery follow these steps: Cylinder size e: 660 liters The NIOV ventilator is compatible with Turn on the ventilator, press an Activity compressed medical oxygen cylinders Breaths per minute (BPM) button, and let the battery discharge fully and hospital wall oxygen.
  • Page 25 Chapter I C o N S Icon Where used Meaning Ventilator Ventilator power on/off button. Ventilator Indicates communication port. This port is only used by the manufacturer. Icon Where used Meaning Ventilator Orientation marker for power-in port. Ventilator, touch On ventilator, Low Activity button delivers screen augmentation volume at rate set by clinician in ventilator Clinician’s Settings menu.
  • Page 26 I C o N S Icon Where used Meaning Icon Where used Meaning Touch screen Displayed on each ventilator screen if battery has Product label Indicates product is a Bluetooth wireless approximately ¾ of its charge remaining. compatible devise that emits radio frequency waves.
  • Page 27 I N D e x I n d e x battery charger interface assembling _________________________12 checking position ___________________18 cleaning ___________________________38 activity settings and buttons patient participation belt clip connecting to ventilator ______________16 buttons and icons representing _________ attaching to ventilator ________________19 required for ventilator use _____________ length of use _______________________38...
  • Page 28 I n d e x I n d e x ventilator adjusting screen brightness __________36 adjusting trigger sensitivity ___________20 time and date caring for __________________________37 setting _____________________________33 changing settings ___________________32 choosing an activity setting ___________19 touch screen cleaning ___________________________38 energy-save mode __________________10 connecting to oxygen cylinder ________14 features ____________________________...

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