10
Information screens
Screen 1
Suction level and flow rate. The flow rate, is the
volume of air being removed by the pump in L/min.
Screen 2
Suction level and time of suction applied.
Screen 3
Flow vs Time Graph.
The graph shows the flow and pressure progression
as a function of time.
You can rotate through 3 different screens,
by pressing the bottom button.
Screen 1: 30 Minute Flow (high)
The screen shows up to 30 minutes of use.
Flow is measured from 10L/min.
Screen 2: 30 Minute Flow (low)
The screen shows up to 30 minutes of use.
Flow is measured from 0.5L/min
Screen 3: Previous Minutes Flow
This screen shows the previous 1 minute of use.
Flow is measured from 0.5L/min (screen not shown)
Screen 4
Air leak indicator, if the patient has a 4 hour period
where the suction pump is not engaged, this is classed as
the patient having no air leak, the indicator will change
colour. This will scroll through as each 4 hour block
passes. This is an indication only, further clinical checks
should be performed; such as an x-ray prior to chest
drain removal.