Instructions: Meditech
microVENT
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Part number 011-0045-00
DOC300M
17/03/2021
Issue L
Figure 4: Operating the microVENT using the manual trigger.
The
microVENT
and face mask can be held in position by both hands while maintaining the patient’s
airway and operating the manual trigger.
4.2
AUTOMATIC VENTILATION
4.2.1 If the patient is suffering from respiratory arrest or respirator insufficiency
If in the event of cardiac arrest, resuscitation restarts the patient’s heart
If the patient is intubated (or the airway is protected by Combitube or LMA)
If circumstances dictate that manual ventilation with the
microVENT
is not possible or
If the patient is to be transported
Then automatic ventilation may be commenced.
4.2.2 If the patient makes an inspiratory effort during automatic ventilation, Advanced
microVENT
s
have a respiratory assist sensor which, when the Anti-Air–Inhalation Diaphragm is fitted to the
patient valve, enables the patient to trigger the
microVENT
inflations in time with their
inspiratory effort. The Advanced
microVENT
applies the prescribed tidal volume when
triggered, a mode of ventilation sometimes known as SIPPV (Synchronised Intermittent
Positive Pressure Ventilation). If the patient stops breathing spontaneously the
microVENT
recommences automatic ventilation after the set expiratory time. The respiratory assist sensor
is a factory fitted option, known as “Advanced”. Models without the respiratory assist sensor
are known as “Standard”.
