Using the Z Vent Ventilator
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Changing Parameter Settings
The Z Vent ventilator helps you to manage the patient by organizing ventilator parameters in
groups that are accessed through
parameter windows
on the right side of the display screen.
A button corresponding to each window, enables you to select and set parameters.
Parameters controlled by the user appear as solid text (or a solid symbol) in either the parameter
window or auxiliary boxes. Parameters dependent on the patient appear as outlined text in the
parameter window. Figure 4-1 shows parameter windows.
Figure 4-1 Parameter Windows and Auxiliary Boxes
Figure 4-2 shows the buttons associated with parameter windows.
Parameter Group Item
Description
Primary Parameter
The primary parameter setting accessed and controlled through the
parameter window. These are labeled with large font as: HR,
SP
O
2
, FI
O
2
, PIP, Vt, BPM, and Mode.
Secondary Parameters and
Alarm Thresholds/Limits
Secondary parameters associated with the primary parameter and
alarm thresholds for alarms associated with the primary parameter,
(small font).
Context Menu
Additional settings that further adjust the performance of the device
related to the primary parameter.
