Covidien Puritan Bennett 560, User Manual

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Safety Information
User’s Manual 1-13
Flow shape (“flow distribution shape”, inspiratory phase) parameter.
These symbols appear on the ventilation mode menu screens; selectable for V A/C mode only. For more
information, refer to chapter
5, “Operating Procedures” . In volume ventilation mode you can select
between Square (SQ), Descending (D) or Sinusoidal (S) flow patterns.
Selected line (filled square).
When making menu choices, this graphic indicates the line on which the cursor is currently positioned.
Non-selected line (empty square).
When making menu choices, this graphic indicates a line on which the cursor is currently not
positioned.
Locked parameter line.
When making menu choices, this graphic indicates a line that cannot be selected (the Locking Key is
enabled).
Active parameter line.
When making menu choices, this graphic indicates that the current parameter is selected and can be
changed. See chapter
5, “Operating Procedures” .
Inspiratory Effort Detected.
This symbol appears in the front panel display’s Status window when the patient triggers a breath.
Parameter adjustment bar.
This graphic shows the current setting for parameters such as display contrast and alarm volume in the
Preferences menu.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
This symbol means that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Observe local
ordinances for proper disposal. Refer to
Table 1-2 , item 5.
Year of Manufacture.
Manufacturer.
Audio Paused.
This symbol means the sounding of audible alarms is currently disabled. For more information, refer to
section
3.4, “Silencing the Audible Portion of Alarms” .
Alarm Paused (reset/cancelled).
This symbol means one or more alarms have been paused, or reset/cancelled. For more information,
refer to section
3.5, “Pausing/Resetting Alarms” .
Apnea Alarm Deactivated.
This symbol means that the Apnea Alarm has been deactivated. For more information, refer to section
3.5, “Pausing/Resetting Alarms” .
Exhalation Valve detected.
This symbol means that an exhalation valve has been detected during ventilation.
No Exhalation Valve detected.
This symbol means that no exhalation valve has been detected during ventilation.
Table 1-1. Ventilator Symbols (Continued)
Symbols Descriptions