Alberta E-Vent User Manual Version 1.3 June 3, 2020
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Chapter 1:
For Your Safety and that of Your
Patients
The Alberta E-Vent is an electrically driven automated resuscitator
based on the robotic operation of a Health Canada and ISO approved
Bag Valve Mask Assembly (BVM, e.g. Ambu SPUR II). It is designed and
built to rapidly support health agency ventilator shortages caused by
the Covid-19 pandemic. The device design was inspired by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) E-Vent, and automates a
manual ISO approved biocompatible resuscitator to expand
functionality and achieve consistent operation.
1.1.
Safety Information
Please review the following safety information prior to operating the
Alberta E-Vent.
Attempting to operate the Alberta E-Vent without
fully understanding its features and functions may result in unsafe
operating conditions.
General Warnings and Cautions applicable to the use of the Alberta E-
Vent under all circumstances are included in this section. Specific
Warnings and Cautions are also found within the manual.
If you have a question regarding the installation, set up, operation, or
maintenance of the Alberta E-Vent, contact the COVID Client
Coordinator, as shown in Appendix A.
1.1.1.
Definitions
WARNING!
A WARNING statement identifies conditions or practices that
could result in serious adverse reactions or potential safety
hazards.
CAUTION!
A CAUTION statement identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the Alberta E-Vent or other
equipment.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides supplemental information for better
understanding of how the Alberta E-Vent works.