20
SETTING UP THE NIPPY
in CPAP MODE
1. Place the Nippy on a clean, level surface.
2. Connect the breathing circuit tube to the outlet. It is recommended that a
bacterial filter be fitted between the outlet and the 22mm diameter breathing tube.
3. Connect the mask to the outlet tubing on the breathing circuit.
Note: Do not fit the mask onto the patient at this point.
4. Press the Start/Stop button and select CPAP mode.
5. Set the High Alarm to 160 Lpm
and the Low Alarm to 20lpm. This will help to stop
the alarm becoming a nuisance during setting up. Alarm settings will be finalised
later
6. Set EPAP to the prescribed pressure.
7. The patient may now
hold
the mask to the face.
8. Allow the patient to get used to the mask. Then strap the mask/headset to the
patient.
9. Set Up the alarms, as detailed in the “Setting Up the Alarms” section of this
manual
•
Test the alarms as detailed in “Alarm Conditions and Tests” section of
this manual.
10. Lock the settings to prevent unauthorised adjustment. See back page.
Disconnect the patient outlet port, before switching off.
