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THE VENTILATOR CIRCUIT
The ventilator circuit connects the ventilator to your child’s trach. This lets air trave
l from the ventilator to your
child’s lungs.
The LTV ventilator circuit has 2 pieces of tubing. The first is a short piece of tubing that connects from the
ventilator to the water chamber. The second piece of tubing is longer and connects from the water chamber to
your child’s trach.
The longer tubing has two sections an inspiratory section which takes air from the ventilator
to your child and an expiratory section which lets air come out of
your child’s lungs and enter the
room through
the exhalation valve. The long tubing also has 3 clear lines attached, these 3 lines monitor
your child’s
breathing.
Clearing Condensation from the Circuit
Water in the tubing is normal. It is usually seen in the longer tubing. If you notice water in the tubing, it is
important to empty the water. You do not want the water to enter your child’s trach. You can
empty the water
by quickly disconnecting the tubing from your child
’s trach tube
and drain the extra water out onto a towel or
wastebasket. Be careful not to touch the tubing to any surfaces that can get it dirty. Then, reconnect the tubing
to your child.
The LTV or/and ReVel ventilator images(s) is/are © 2016 CareFusion Corporation; Used with permission.
Wye - Connects to your
child’s
trach
3 clear lines that
attach to the right
side of the
ventilator
Exhalation
Valve
Inspiratory Section
Expiratory Section
