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Instructions for Use Carina SW 3.n
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Operation
Apnoea ventilation
For automatically switching to volume-controlled,
mandatory ventilation (VC-SIMV) in the event of
apnoea.
Can be switched on in ventilation modes SPN-PS
and SPN-CPAP.
The device gives an alarm »
Apnoea ventila-
tion!!! « if there has been no adequate inspiratory
gas delivery within the set apnoea time T
apn
(to set
apnoea alarm time, see page 84).
Carina starts ventilation in VC-SIMV mode at the
set ventilation parameters, see page 64.
Carina terminates apnoea ventilation when the
patient has successfully triggered at least 5 ventila-
tion strokes per minute. Carina switches back to the
previous ventilation mode.
Switching on apnoea ventilation
For ventilation mode SPN-PS in menu 3,
for ventilation mode SPN-CPAP in menu 2:
z Press » Apn. Vent « button.
z Select and confirm » On « with rotary knob.
z To set apnoea alarm time, see page 84.
z Set pressure limitation » P
max
«.
To switch off:
z Select » Off « and confirm.
VT
apn
setting parameter is based on volume setting
mode (VC-SIMV or VG).
f
apn
setting parameter is based on mandatory
mode setting (VC-SIMV, PC-AC or PC-BIPAP).
CAUTION
In case of an apnoea situation, Carina only can
give the alarm message »
Apnoea ventila-
tion!!! «, if apnoea ventilation is switched on. A
separate apnoea alarm is not available. Please
make sure to switch on apnoea ventilation.
04
2
T
apn
1
f
Flow
Paw
Apnoea alarm time
t
t
PEEP
Spontaneous
breathing with
pressure support
Start of apnoea Ventilation
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