Chapter 6 Anesthesia Ventilator
6.1 Set up
1.
Connect the machine to the AC Power.
2.
Connect the machine to the pressure gases (280 - 600 kPa).
3.
Assemble the breathing system and bellows with anesthesia machine.
4.
Connect the flow sensor and oxygen sensor etc.
WARNING
⚫
Position the Flow Sensor with the small tubing upright to prevent kinking and moisture buildup.
Use the tubing clip to secure the Flow Sensor tubes to the patient circuit.
6.2 Powering on the System
1.
Set the system switch to ON. Make sure that all the operating state LED and alarm lamp are
illuminated.
2.
The display shows the start-up screen and a start-up music is given at the same time, then
enter the standby screen.
6.3 Patient Setup
6.3.1 Select patient type
Patient type can only be changed when the current ventilation mode is
Standby
mode.
1.
Select
Standby
mode.
2.
Select the Patient type:
Adult
,
Pediatric
, or
Neonatal
.
4.
Select the Gender type:
male
or
female
. This step can be conducted when patient type is adult
or pediatric only.
6.3.2 Setting Patient Height
Patient height determines the ideal body weight (IBW), which is used in calculations for ventilator
start-up settings.
1.
Select patient type and gender type.
2.
Adjust the patient height setting and confirm the setting. The ideal bodyweight (
IBW
) and start-
up settings are automatically calculated and displayed.