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8.3
Change of Patients
If assigning the Vivo 3 to a new patient, first clean and prepare the Vivo 3 as described
in this section.
If a humidifier is used, it is classified as single patient use.
NOTE
If the Vivo 3 is used in a clinic, with frequent change of patients, a low resistance bac-
teria filter is located between the air outlet and the patient circuit to prevent patient
cross contamination.
1
Clean the outside of the Vivo 3 according to 8.1.1
Clean the Main Unit Externally
,
2
If a low resistance bacteria filter has been used between the patient air outlet and the
patient circuit: Replace the filter.
If a low resistance bacteria filter not has been used, the airways of the Vivo 3 may
need disinfection to prevent patient cross contamination. See 8.1.2
3
Replace the patient air inlet filters according to 8.2
Clean and Replace Patient Air Inlet
4
use a new patient circuit for the new patient.
8.4
Alarm Tests
The alarm tests should be performed when changing patient, if the ventilator
’
s function
needs to be checked for any other reason, or at least every 12 months.
8.4.1
Mandatory Test
8.4.1.1 Low Pressure Alarm Test
This test ensures safe use of the Vivo 3.
1
Connect the Vivo 3 to a test lung.
2
Take notes of the current settings, if they are to be used also after the test.
3
Adjust the setting as follows:
Setting
Value
Ventilation mode
PSV
IPAP
15 cmH
2
O
EPAP
5 cmH
2
O
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