Chapter 8
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Performance Verification
4. The electrical safety test is complete.
Figure 8-12: Electrical Safety Testing
Extended Self Test (EST) (Test 2)
EST verifies the operational integrity of the ventilator using sensors within the
ventilator. See Chapter 5 for more information about EST.
WARNING:
Do not use a ventilator that has failed EST without verifying operational
readiness by other means. Doing so may place a patient at risk.
WARNING:
Never initiate an EST while the patient is connected to the ventilator. The high
airway pressures and gas flows generated during EST can injure a patient.
NOTE:
If the ventilator fails EST, repair the unit, then repeat and pass EST
before proceeding to another test. See Chapter 6 for recommended repair
procedures for diagnostic codes.
1. Connect an oxygen source to the ventilator.
2. Connect the patient circuit to the ventilator. Attach the ventilator’s
external oxygen sensor and inspiratory bacteria filter.
3. Simultaneously press the
ALARM RESET
and
100% O
2
keys on the
front panel for approximately five seconds while turning ventilator
power on.
Ground lug
(equipotential)
Electrical safety
analyzer