Philips Respironics V60, User Manual

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Warnings, cautions, and notes
WARNING: During high flow therapy (HFT), verify that an occlusive patient interface
is not being used. Occlusive patient interfaces include a cannula fully
sealed within the nares, an NIV mask, or a direct connection to a
tracheostomy tube or endotracheal tube. Remove any occlusive interface
immediately as this may expose the patient to unintended high pressures.
Alarms and messages
WARNING: If AC power fails and the backup battery is not installed or is depleted, an
audible and visual alarm annunciates for at least 2 minutes. Immediately
discontinue ventilator use and secure an alternative means of ventilation.
As in most ventilators with passive exhalation ports, when power is lost,
sufficient air is not provided through the circuit and exhaled air may be
rebreathed.
Care and
maintenance
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, power down the ventilator and
disconnect it from AC power before cleaning, disinfecting, or servicing it.
WARNING: Turn off the ventilator and disconnect it from the AC mains outlet before
you perform decontamination or maintenance procedures. Failure to do so
may result in electric shock.
WARNING: To prevent patient or ventilator contamination, inspect and replace the
main flow bacteria filter between patients and at regular intervals (or as
stated by the manufacturer).
WARNING: To prevent possible patient injury, inspect and verify the proper operation
of the exhalation port regularly during use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard, take these
precautions with respect to the battery:
- Do not attempt to disassemble, open, drop, crush, bend or deform,
insert foreign objects into, puncture, or shred the battery pack; modify
or remanufacture it; immerse or expose it to water or other liquids;
expose it to fire, excessive heat (including soldering irons); or put it in
a microwave oven.
- Replace the battery only with another battery specified by the
manufacturer.
- Follow all instructions for proper use of the battery.
- Do not short-circuit the battery or allow metallic or conductive objects
to contact the battery connector housing.
- Use the battery with the Respironics V60/V60 Plus Ventilator only.
WARNING: Modification of the V60/V60 Plus Ventilator and associated equipment is
not permitted and may compromise ventilator operation and patient
safety. Service should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
WARNING: Only authorized service personnel should replace parts within the
ventilator or perform other service activities. Unauthorized personnel
without proper training are at risk of electric shock.