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Functions and Parameters of the Vivo 40
Vivo 40 users manual
Doc. 003821 En-Uk E-1
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Functions and Parameters of the Vivo 40
This chapter includes descriptions of the modes and parameters used for con-
trolling the ventilation of the Vivo 40.
4.1 Ventilation Mode
The following modes can be selected for the Vivo 40:
• PCV mode (Pressure Control Ventilation)
• PSV mode (Pressure Support Ventilation)
• CPAP mode (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
4.2 Settings
The Ramp Function (optional)
The ramp function is used for increasing the EPAP and IPAP pressure during a
set time, the IPAP pressure starts at 2 cmH
2
O above the ramp start pressure.
During CPAP mode the ramp function provides a pressure increase from the
ramp start pressure to the set CPAP pressure during a set time.
4.3 Standby and Operating Mode
Standby mode is defined as the state of the Vivo 40 when mains is connected
and the On/Off switch is on, but without starting the Vivo 40 with the Start/
Stop button.
Operating mode is defined as the state of the Vivo 40 when the fan is operating
and producing an air flow.
Enter operating mode by switching the Vivo 40 on (see “Switching the Vivo 40
On and Off ” on page 28). Enter standby mode by switching the Vivo 40 off
again.
Some operations such as accessing the memory card and setting time and date
are only available in standby mode.
The low pressure alarm will be disabled during the ramp time period.
