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MAGNAMED
Ventilator Analyzer -
VentMeter
P/N: 1901509
– Rev 05
8 Ventilator Test Samples
In this chapter there are some ventilation test procedure samples, instructions and forms.
Sample 1:
Evaluating an adult ventilator in VCV (Volume Controlled Ventilation) mode.
a. Connect the system as shown in the figure bellow.
b. Calibrate the Ventilator Analyzer - VentMeter
c. Calibrate or carry out the initialization procedures of the ventilator according to the manufacturer
’s
recommendation
d. Adjust the lung simulator:
•
Compliance = 20 mL/cmH
2
O
•
Resistance = 20 cmH
2
O/L/s
e. Adjust the lung ventilator with the following parameters:
•
Volume = 500 mL
•
Frequency (Rate) = 12 min
-1
•
Flow = 30 L.min
-1
•
Maximum Pressure
≥ 30 cmH
2
O
•
PEEP = 0 cmH
2
O
f. See the curves Pressure x Time, Flow x Time, Volume x Time (sample in the figure bellow)
