CAE Air1, User Manual, Page: 35 / 158

Introduction
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CAE Air1
Contained in this Guide
This user guide provides information on how to use and maintain the CAE Air1 ventilator. It is
intended for trained medical personnel and is to be read prior to the first use of the ventilator to
ensure safe and proper handling of the equipment.
IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Warnings and Cautions provided in this guide. The warnings and
cautions contain information critical to the safety of patients and medical personnel and the proper
handling of the device. The complete set of warnings and cautions are located in the
Safety section.
The following sections and topics are included:
• The Specifications section identifies environmental and use parameters for the CAE AIr1.
• The Safety section identifies the risks associated with the use of a ventilator including all
Warnings and Cautions relevant to handling and using the ventilator. Safety symbols
found on the CAE Air1 case are defined, and cybersecurity measures are described.
• The Intended Use and Indications for Use section defines the appropriate environment
and use circumstances of the CAE Air1 ventilator.
• The Equipment Overview section outlines the items that come standard with the
purchase of the ventilator.
• The Setup section provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for unpacking and
preparing the ventilator for use.
• The Interface Overview describes the graphical user interface.
• The Using the Ventilator section provides How To instructions for use of the ventilator.
• The Care and Maintenance section contains care instructions that must be followed to
ensure optimal functioning of the ventilator. Preventive maintenance and cleaning/
disinfecting instructions are provided along with a recommended schedule for each task.
• The Troubleshooting section contains instructions for actions to be taken in the event of
ventilator malfunctions and failures.
• The Appendices provide supplemental information on the functions of the ventilator
together with maintenance and third-party software details:
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Appendix A: Parameters
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Appendix B: Alarms
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Appendix C: Operation Modes
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Appendix D: Ventilator Fault Logs
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Appendix E: Third-Party Software and Hardware
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Appendix F: Standards
• A brief Glossary is provided at the end of this user guide.