Engler ADS 2000, Manual

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Set Mode cont.
c. The default number of Breaths Per Minute is 7.5
d. The default Peak Inspiratory Pressure is pre-selected to a value of
15 cm. of H
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e. The Assist feature is on and defaults at a pre-selected value of -3.0 cm. of
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Every time you turn the ADS 2000 on, the LCD display should show the default values as
shown on page 10, indicating a successful self-test .
3. To enter a different weight, simply press either the WEIGHT UP or WEIGHT DOWN
buttons on the front of the ADS 2000 while in Set Mode , until the upper line of the LCD
displays the desired weight.
NOTE: Weight values under 10 Kilograms are set to the nearest 0.5 Kilograms, while
weight over 10 Kilograms are set to the nearest 1 Kilogram.
NOTE: It is important to set the unit for the correct weight for each patient so that the
MINUTE VOLUME PER KILOGRAM value will be calculated correctly.
4. As you select different weight values the ADS 2000 automatically provides default
ventilation parameters. At any time before or during a procedure, you can change any of
following parameters:
a. LITERS PER MINUTE - To adjust the FLOW RATE to the patient, simply press the FLOW
RATE UP or FLOW RATE DOWN buttons on the front of the ADS 2000.
b. BREATHS PER MINUTE - To adjust the number of BREATHS PER MINUTE
delivered to the patient, simply press the BREATHS PER MINUTE UP or BREATHS
PER MINUTE DOWN buttons on the front of the ADS 2000.
c. PEAK INSPIRATORY PRESSURE - To adjust the Peak Inspiratory Pressure delivered to
the patient, press either the P.I.P. UP or P.I.P. DOWN buttons on the front of the ADS
2000.
d. ASSIST - To adjust the amount of inspiratory effort needed to initiate a breath by the
patient, press either the ASSIST UP or ASSIST DOWN buttons on the front of the ADS
2000.
NOTE: To turn the ASSIST feature off, press and hold the ASSIST DOWN button
until the LCD displays " OFF " where the ASSIST value was located.
ADS 2000
Engler Engineering Corporation
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