Covidien Newport HT70, Operator'S Manual

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Ventilator Alarms
6-6 Operator's Manual
This alarm alerts the caregiver if the measured exhaled tidal volume increases to the
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VTE alarm
setting. This alarm will help alert the caregiver to changes in patient condition during pressure
support/pressure control ventilation.
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Note:
The High Tidal Volume alarm and Tidal Volume settings are linked; the High Tidal Volume alarm limit must
be at least 10 mL greater than the tidal volume setting. Increasing the tidal volume setting will
automatically increase the High Tidal Volume alarm setting to maintain this minimum interval.
6.3.11
Apnea Alarm
The Apnea alarm is violated when no mandatory breaths or detected spontaneous efforts occur
within the set time period.
This alarm may be linked with Backup Ventilation.
6.4
Backup Ventilation
Backup Ventilation can be set to be activated by either the Low Inspiratory/Exp Minute
Volume alarm, the Apnea alarm, or both. See the More>Utility>Custom Setting screen parameters
for selecting BUV criteria.
When Backup Ventilation is activated, the following events occur:
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The alarm indicator blinks
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An audible alarm sounds
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A Backup Ventilation alert is displayed in the message window
Figure 6-2. Backup Ventilation
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Note:
Backup Ventilation is functional in all modes/breath types.