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LIFE2000 VENTILATION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
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WARNING:
• For any accessories, read the label and accompanying document(s) before use.
• Use only Breathe Technologies® approved accessories and replacement parts with the ventilation system.
If unauthorized accessories or replacement parts are used with the system, the ventilation system may be
damaged and performance may be degraded.
• Do not connect the ventilation system components or accessories to any other equipment that is not
described in this
Instructions for Use
.
• Adding attachments or other components and/or sub-assemblies to the ventilator breathing system can
cause an increase in expiratory resistance at the patient connection.
• Adding humidification or nebulization can increase the resistance of the breathing circuit. The operator of
the ventilation system needs to monitor the breathing system for increased resistance and blockage.
• Ventilator accuracy can be affected by the gas added by use of a nebulizer.
• To ensure accuracy of oxygen administration and to monitor for the presence of contamination (incorrect
gas connected), use an external oxygen monitor to verify the oxygen concentration in the delivered gas.
• To monitor minute volume, use an external exhaled volume monitor.
• Before beginning ventilation therapy in Stand-Alone Configuration, verify that there is an adequate supply
of source gas supply for the intended duration of the therapy. Otherwise, the patient may not receive
appropriate therapy.
• Use only a Breathe Technologies® source gas supply hose with the ventilation system. If an unauthorized
source gas supply hose is used with the ventilation system, the system may be damaged.
• Only use the ventilator with the compressor or approved medical grade compressed oxygen. Use with
non-approved sources of gas may cause the ventilator to malfunction and the patient may not receive
appropriate respiratory therapy.
• If using the ventilator with an alternate gas source in Stand-Alone Configuration, and the ventilator is not
used with a regulator capable of 41 PSI to 87 PSI (nominal 50 PSI) with greater than 40 LPM capability,
patients may not receive appropriate respiratory therapy.
• To prevent risk of cross-contamination, clean and disinfect the ventilation system before using it on a
new patient, and use a new Breathe Pillows Interface™ or Breathe Universal Circuit
™
connector. For the
third-party patient mask, refer to the user guide provided by the manufacturer. Replace the oxygen hose
between patients.
• Breathe interfaces are designed for single-patient use. To prevent risk of cross-contamination use a new
Breathe Pillows Interface™ or Breathe Universal Circuit
™
connector for each new patient. For third-party
masks or tubes, refer to the user guide provided by the manufacturer for replacement and/or cleaning and
disinfection instructions.
• Do not subject Breathe interfaces or source gas supply hoses to heat sterilization, hot water pasteurization,
autoclaving, radiation sterilization, ethylene oxide gas sterilization, or attempt to clean them in a dishwasher
or microwave oven. Doing any of these may damage the interfaces or hoses and impair gas delivery.
• If using the Breathe Pillows Interface™, properly secure the patient interface to the face and route tubing
around the ears to avoid strangulation.
• The interface, source gas supply hose, and power cords should be positioned to avoid restricting
movement, causing a tripping hazard, or posing a strangulation risk.
• Do not cover or block the compressor’s internal alarm buzzer with any object. Covering the buzzer may
make it difficult for a patient or caregiver to hear alarms, which may result in inadequate respiratory therapy.
• Do not cover the ventilator, touch screen, speaker, or backup alarm buzzer with tape or any other object.
Covering the ventilator or any of its parts might cause difficulty in hearing alarms and might affect ventilator
performance.
• Ensure that the alarm loudness is set above the loudness of your surroundings.
