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20 Safety Information
Vivo 45 User Manual
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2.6 Humidification
• When adding or removing an HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger,
artificial nose) or HCH ((Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier),
always reassess the settings, including alarm settings, and perform a
pre-use test.
• When using an external heated humidifier, it should be located below
the Vivo 45 and the patient to prevent injury from accidental spillage.
• When using the humidifier or a nebuliser any patient air filter will
need more frequent replacement to prevent increased resistance or
blockage.
• The ventilator accuracy can be adversely affected by the gas added by
the use of a pneumatic nebuliser.
• During transportation of the Vivo 45, the click-in water chamber
must be disconnected.
• The use of a heated wire patient circuit decreases condensation in the
patient circuit.
• In case of invasive application, the use of an appropriate external
heated humidifier or HME is recommended.
• If the condensation in the patient circuit is excessive, the use of a
heated humidifier may require the installation of a water trap in the
circuit. The water trap prevents any condensed water in the patient
circuit from running into the patient airways and causing personal
injury.
• Any external humidifier connected to the Vivo 45 must comply with
ISO 8185 or 80601-2-74.
• Any HME connected to the Vivo 45 must comply with ISO 9360.
• Do not add any attachments or accessories to the humidifier that are
not listed in the instruction for use of the humidifier or the humidi-
fier might not function correctly affecting the quality of the therapy
or injuring the patient.