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CAREvent® ALS - User Manual
Having connected the supply hose to the regulator, ensure that
the Setting Selector is in the OFF position and turn on the oxygen
supply. Using a mild soap solution, spray the input connection to
the resuscitator to check for leaks. If any leak is present, tighten
the connection and re-test.
Once no leaks are found, connect the Test Lung to the 15/22 mm
patient connector on the resuscitator. Using the Sliding Setting
Selector , select the first automatic setting.
2.2. Testing of the Individual Features of the Ventilator.
The following features can be individually tested during the pre-
use Functional Check:
1. Maximum Airway Pressure and Audible Alarm
2. Frequency/Tidal Volume Adjustment
3. Manual Ventilation
4. Demand Valve Function and Automatic Circuit Shut Off
3. Operating Procedure
3.1. Connecting the Supply Hose and Patient Circuit
The supply hose provided is attached to the oxygen inlet on the
rear of the resuscitator and is tightened “finger tight” (fig 1).
The facemask is attached to the patient connection port by
simply pushing the mask onto the 22mm taper.
WARNING
The use of excessive force in tightening the supply hose may
damage the seal and /or thread.
Attach supply
hose here
Setting Selector
Manual Button
Connecting the supply hose (fig 1)
