Philips Respironics V60, User Manual

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Operation
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5. Run the exhalation port test if indicated in the table (see “Running
the exhalation port test” on page 6-16 for instructions).
CAUTION: If you selected PEV or Other as an exhalation port, you must run an
exhalation port test.
NOTE: If the exhalation port test is not run or if it fails, the intentional leak is
unknown. Tot.Leak rather than Pt. Leak is displayed in the patient
data window.
Table 6-2: Exhalation port selections
Port type
*
Exhalation port test
recommended?
FEP
Philips Respironics Filtered Exhalation Port
No
DEP
Philips Respironics Disposable Exhalation
Port
No
Whisper Swivel
Philips Respironics Whisper Swivel No
PEV
Philips Respironics Plateau Exhalation Valve Yes
Other
Exhalation port not supplied by Philips Respi-
ronics.
Yes
None
No inline circuit exhalation port
NOTE: If you select None, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions to make sure the mask selected contains an
exhalation port.
No
* Depending on your software version, your available exhalation port selections may vary.