Chapter 8
Performance Verification
REF 580-1000-02 G
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Test 12c: Low Flow Test
1. Remove analyzer and reconnect patient circuit with the wye blocked.
2. Touch
Exhalation
on the Hardware screen and set to 0 steps.
3. Touch
Air
and set the flow to 3 LPM.
4. Verify the displayed exhalation flow is 3 ± .5 LPM.
Test 12d: Breath Rate Test
1. Unblock the patient wye and connect a Test Lung.
2. Cycle power to the ventilator to enter normal ventilation mode.
3. Ensure
Neo
patient type is selected.
4. Select the following settings and alarm limits:
5. Using either a DMM and test leads or an Analog Output Port Selector
Box, connect a DMM and set to measure frequency.
6. Select NEB on the signal selector box or refer to Figure 8-22 for
pinouts.
7. Verify the frequency is between 2.48Hz (149 BPM) and 2.52Hz (151
BPM).
Ventilator Settings
Alarm Settings
Mode: PCV - A/C
Rate: 150 BPM
Pressure: 10 cmH
2
O
I-Time: 0.3 sec
PEEP: 3 cmH
2
O
I-Trigger: 10 LPM
E-Cycle: 25%
Rise Time: 0.2 sec
O
2
: 21%
Apnea Rate: 20 BPM
High Pressure: 105 cmH
2
O
Low Pressure: 3 cmH
2
O
Low PEEP: 0 cmH
2
O
Low Vt Mand: 0 mL
Low Vt Spont: 0 mL
High Rate: 150 BPM
Low VE: 0.00 L
Apnea: 60 sec
