Chapter 8
Performance Verification
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V60 Ventilator Service Manual
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8.5.8
S/T Performance (Test 8)
The S/T performance test verifies the accuracy of the IPAP and EPAP settings.
Required equipment:
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22-mm connector
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Pressure pick-off port
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18-in. smooth-bore tubing
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Proximal pressure line assembly
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Whisper Swivel
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Ingmar test lung
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TTL communications cable
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Certifier FA Plus analyzer
1. Connect a patient circuit, including test lung, Whisper Swivel, TTL
cable, and analyzer to the ventilator (Figure 8-21).
Figure 8-21: S/T Performance Test Configuration
2. Set up the test lung with an Rp20 and a compliance of 20.
3. If the ventilator is not already in normal ventilation mode, cycle power
to the ventilator to enter normal ventilation mode.
4. Set the analyzer to display peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) and positive
end expiratory pressure (PEEP).
