Philips 1146562, User Manual

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2 Introduction
Philips Respironics E30 User Manual
1.3 Safety information
1.3.1 Warnings
A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or operator.
Device usage The Philips Respironics E30 ventilator is a multi-patient use device, but should only
be used on a single patient at any given time.
Operating the device for unintended purposes or with incompatible products could
lead to fatal or other serious personal injury.
Patient
monitoring Prior to placing a patient on the ventilator, a clinical assessment should be
performed to determine:
• The device alarm settings
• Needed alternative ventilation equipment
• If an alternative monitor (i.e. an alarming Pulse Oximeter or Respiratory
Monitor) should be used
Alternative
ventilation For ventilator dependent patients, always have alternate ventilation equipment, such
as a back-up ventilator, manual resuscitator, or similar device available. Ventilator
dependent patients should be continuously monitored by qualified personnel. These
personnel should be prepared to providealternate therapy in the event of ventilator
failure or inoperative equipment.
Personnel
qualifications This manual serves as a reference. The instructions in this manual are not intended to
supersede your health care professional’s instructions regarding the use of the device.
The prescription and other device settings should only be changed on the order of
the supervising physician.
The operator should read and understand this entire manual before using the device.
Alarm indications The high priority and medium priority alarms have the same auditory indication.
These two alarm priorities are differentiated by visual indications. Red signals a high
priority alarm and yellow signals a medium priority alarm. Please refer to Chapter 4
for additional alarm information.
Low pressure
alarm Low Pressure Alarm could be caused by an excessive leak, blockage, or a device
malfunction. Press the control dial to silence the alarm. Press the control dial again
to acknowledge and remove the alarm from the screen. Remove your mask. Check for
the following: dirty inlet filters, blocked air intake, excessive leak in the patient circuit.
If the alarm continues, contact Philips Respironics.