SAVe II+ OPERATOR’S MANUAL > Page 22
Setup for Use
The SAVe II+ creates positive pressure by creating a seal between the Ventilator
Breathing System and the patient airway. Establish the appropriate airway based on your
facilities established protocols.
1)
Establish and confirm airway
2)
[Optional] Install Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) filter into breathing circuit
3)
Connect patient breathing circuit to ventilator
4)
Turn on. Select adult patient height. Hit Confirm
5)
Verify Disconnect alarm
6)
Verify PIP Reached alarm
7)
Connect breathing circuit to airway
S
TEP
1:
E
STABLISH AND
C
ONFIRM
A
IRWAY
Follow established protocols to establish and confirm airway placement and seal.
S
TEP
2:
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PTIONAL
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I
NSTALL
HMEF
INTO BREATHING CIRCUIT
A heat and moisture exchanger filter (HMEF) may be added to the SAVe II+ patient
circuit between the active control valve and the patient connection port. The HMEF
provides heat and moisture to the inspired gas by recycling the heat and moisture
contained in the patient's exhaled gas and acts as a bacterial and viral filter. Be sure
to follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer. Only HMEFs that have been
approved by AutoMedx should be used.
Figure 14: Breathing Circuit with HMEF
WARNING:
Inserting an HME or HMEF will increase the resistance and dead space of the
Patient Circuit. Only use HMEs and HMEFs approved by AutoMedx. Nebulizers can
increase the resistance of the HME / HMEF.