Covidien Newport HT70, Operator'S Manual

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Attaching a Patient Circuit
Operator's Manual 3-13
Figure 3-12. Patient Circuit with HME (Completed Setup)
12.
Perform the circuit check test. If the circuit includes an end cap, retain it for use in the circuit check test.
Reference
Circuit Check Button on page 4-5 for instructions.
3.6.3
Using the On-Airway Flow Sensor
The Newport flow sensor is a disposable, single-patient use on-airway flow sensor that can be
used for pediatric to adult patients. Use the 15/22 mm adapter supplied with the on-airway flow
sensor to attach to the patient interface as needed. Use the circuit clip supplied with the on-
airway flow sensor to secure the on-airway flow sensor lines to the main breathing circuit tubing.
Set up the patient breathing circuit as described in Attaching a Patient Circuit for the appropriate
usage (with or without humidifier or HME). Plug the on-airway flow sensor connector into the port
on the front panel of the ventilator. Attach the on-airway flow sensor to the patient end of the
breathing circuit with the blue tubing toward the patient.
When it is connected, the ventilator will recognize the on-airway flow sensor and enable these
added features:
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Flow trigger
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Exhaled volume monitoring
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High Tidal Volume alarm
•
High and Low Expiratory Minute Volume alarms