4 Introduction
Vivo 40 users manual
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1.1 What is the Vivo 40?
The Vivo 40 is a pressure-supported and pressure-controlled ventilator.
It has three modes of operation: PCV
(Pressure Control Ventilation)
, PSV
(Pres-
sure Support Ventilation)
and CPAP
(Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
. The
PCV and PSV modes have an adjustable inspiratory trigger sensitivity setting
which allows the patient to initiate ventilator-assisted breaths.
• In the PCV mode (Pressure Control Ventilation), the ventilator provides
assisted or controlled pressure-regulated breathing. In PCV mode, the clini-
cian sets an inspiration time. The inspiratory pressure is set by the IPAP
(Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure) setting. The end-expiratory pressure
is set by the EPAP (Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure) setting.
• In the PSV mode (Pressure Support Ventilation), the ventilator’s expiratory
trigger can also be adjusted allowing the ventilator to more easily match
each patient’s needs. The inspiratory pressure is set by the IPAP setting. The
end-expiratory pressure is set by the EPAP setting.
• In the CPAP mode (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), the ventilator
provides a continuous positive airway pressure.
The Vivo 40 has a pressure sensor that continuously monitors output pressure
to the patient and reference ambient pressure, so that the device automatically
will compensate for altitude changes.
1.2 Intended Use
The Vivo 40 is not intended for life support or life-sustaining applications or
for transport of critical care patients.
The Vivo 40 shall only be used by patients with spontaneous breathing.
The Vivo 40 is designed for patients who require long-term support by
mechanical ventilation during night and part of the day, up to a maximum of
20 hours of use per day.
The Vivo 40 is intended for non-invasive use, or invasive use with appropriate
patients.
The Vivo 40 is intended for use in clinical settings (e.g., hospitals, sleep labora-
tories, sub-acute care institutions) and home environments. The Vivo 40 must
always be prescribed by a licensed physician.
