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C
Operational Verification Checklist
The operational verification and safety checks listed in
Table C-1
below should be performed to ensure the
ventilator is operating properly in the following circumstances:
•
Prior to using the ventilator with a patient
•
Monthly while the ventilator is in use
•
Following maintenance or changes in ventilator settings
If the ventilator fails any of the safety checks below, or if you cannot complete these checks, refer to section
3.8, “Troubleshooting”
or call the equipment supplier or Covidien (refer to section
8.3, “Service Assistance”
).
Warning
Provide the patient with an alternate means of ventilation before conducting these tests.
To reduce the risk of infection, wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the
ventilator or its accessories.
Table C-1.
Operational Verification Checklist
1
Verify the proper appearance and cleanliness of the ventilator.
Pass
2
Verify all of the labels and markings on the ventilator are clear and
legible.
Pass
3
Confirm the air inlet filter is clean and correctly installed.
Pass
4
Ensure the AC power cable does not exhibit any signs of damage, such
as kinks, breaks, or damaged insulation.
Pass
5
Connect the AC power cable.
Ensure that all power supply indicators on the front panel flash, except
for the AC power supply (mains) indicator, which should remain lit.
Pass
6
Push the power switch
I/O
to the
I
position to activate the ventilator
test:
Check that the two alarm indicators and the Standby indicator
(located close to the
VENTILATOR ON/OFF
key) flash. Ensure also
that the two alarm buzzers sound.
Pass
7
Perform the Functioning Alarms Test. Refer to Appendix
E, “Alarms
Tests.”
Pass
8
Verify the alarm volume is adapted to the patient environment.
Pass
9
Verify that the preventive maintenance schedule for the ventilator is
followed. Refer to chapter
8, “Routine Maintenance”
.
Pass
10
Ensure the patient breathing circuit is correctly attached to the
ventilator, with all the necessary components, and is free from any
signs of damage and leaks. If exhaled volume monitoring is required,
use the double-limb circuit for exhaled tidal volume monitoring.
Pass
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