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Entering the target values manually
The Target Va can also be determined to adopt a Target Pt Rate using a settable Target Va
parameter and patient height. Target Pt Rate should be based on the patients normal breathing rate.
To enter target values:
1.
In
Settings
menu, in iVAPS mode select
Target Va
.
2.
Turn the dial to set the Target Va and press the dial to confirm.
The equivalent MV, Vt and Vt/kg are automatically calculated and displayed and the selected
Target Va will now be applied to iVAPS therapy settings.
Working with alarms
The device is fitted with an alarm feature that monitors patient therapy and alerts you to changes
that may affect treatment.
If the device has not been properly set up, an alarm may be activated. Check that the power cord,
air tubing and mask are all firmly connected.
Adjustable alarms are set via the
Settings
menu.
When an alarm is activated, the yellow LED alarm indicator will flash, the
alarm will sound and a message will appear on the screen.
If multiple alarms are activated at the same time, the most recent alarm
message will be displayed on the screen and any other activated alarms will
be shown in the Alarms list.
Muting activated alarms
To mute the alarm:
1.
Press the dial. A list of activated alarms will appear and the flashing alarm
mute icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the screen.
The alarm will be muted for 2 minutes.
2.
To return to the previous screen, highlight OK and press the dial.
Once the condition that activated the alarm is corrected, the alarm sound and flashing icon will stop.
If the condition that activated the alarm remains after 2 minutes, the alarm will re-occur.
See the
Alarms troubleshooting
section for help with managing common alarm conditions.