6-10
Operation
2. Adjust Max E:
a.
Evaluate the patient. Check whether any of these conditions is
true:
•
The patient says they are getting too much air, pressure, or
volume
•
The patient is using accessory muscles to actively stop
inspiration
•
The Max V or Max P limit is reached
•
The mask leak has suddenly increased
b.
If none is true, increase Max E in increments of 2 cmH
2
O/L while
continuing to evaluate the patient’s response.
c.
If any is true, decrease Max E by 2 cmH
2
O/L, and re-evaluate.
Repeat to optimize patient comfort.
3. Repeat the process above adjusting Max R, increasing and decreasing
in increments of 1 cmH
2
O/L/s to optimize patient comfort.
4. Repeat adjustment for Max E as needed.
5. Adjust PPV % downward as tolerated.
Summary of Contents for Respironics V60
Page 1: ...Respironics V60 V60 Plus Ventilator User Manual ...
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Page 28: ...2 10 Symbols ...
Page 44: ...3 16 General information ...
Page 60: ...4 16 Principles of operation ...
Page 74: ...5 14 Setting up the ventilator for use ...
Page 102: ...6 28 Operation ...
Page 110: ...7 8 High flow therapy ...
Page 114: ...8 4 Patient monitoring ...
Page 132: ...9 18 Alarms messages and troubleshooting ...
Page 142: ...10 10 Care and maintenance ...
Page 162: ...A 10 First time installation ...
Page 182: ...D 10 Regulatory compliance ...
Page 198: ...E 16 Diagnostic mode ...
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