Airon pNeuton A, Operator'S Manual

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pNeuton Ventilator 3 - 7
disconnected. Always insure that the supply gas is secure
and operating at the proper pressure.
Disconnect Alarm
The ventilator automatically monitors patient pressure at all
times. If there is a disconnection in the patient circuit the
visual alarm indicator will illuminate and the audible alarm
will sound. The alarm activates when either of the
following conditions occur:

With Mandatory Breaths “ON” - if a circuit pressure
of at least 15 cm H
2
O is not sensed within 22
seconds after the last breath

With Mandatory Breaths “OFF” - if the circuit
pressure is less than 5 cm H
2
O for 22 seconds.
NOTE: Setting the CPAP level less than 5 cm H
2
O
with mandatory breaths off will cause the alarm to
sound continuously.
The Disconnect alarm may be silenced for 1 minute by
pressing the alarm Reset / Silence button.
NOTE: Always use an external oxygen monitor to insure
the desired oxygen percentage is delivered to the patient.