Covidien Newport HT70, Operator'S Manual

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5-1
5 Operating the Ventilator
5.1
Quick Check Procedure
This procedure is intended to assist qualified operators to establish a routine program for veri-
fying proper operation of the Newport™ HT70 Ventilator. Perform this quick check procedure
each time the ventilator is prepared for new patient use. The quick check procedure should be
performed every 6 months as part of the routine maintenance procedure to confirm proper
ventilator operation.
HOMECARE PROVIDERS: This procedure should be performed prior to delivery of the ventilator
to a patient’s home.
Use a copy of the Quick Check Procedure Check-Off Sheet to record the results of each check.
Reference
Quick Check Procedure Check-Off on page A-1 .
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WARNING:
Do not use the Newport HT70 Ventilator if it fails the quick check procedure.
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Note:
If Power Save is on, the screen will go to sleep (go blank) when not used for 2 minutes. Just touch the
screen anywhere to bring it back into view.
5.1.1
Equipment Needed
•
1 liter test lung with resistor (LNG800P)
•
Patient breathing circuit with exhalation valve
5.1.2
Pre-Test Inspection
To perform the pre-test inspection:
1.
Inspect the air intake filter through the filter cover on the right side of the ventilator. Replace the filter
if it is dirty. Reference
Air Intake Filter on page 8-4 .
2.
Examine the test lung and patient circuit to ensure that there are no holes that will cause leaks.
3.
Verify that the AC power supply is in good condition.