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For neonatal patient, the ventilator estimates the adequate tidal volume according to the body weight
of the patient. To do so, simply select the patient’s sex and then adjust the weight value.
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To reduce the risk of lung injury, the ventilator uses the ideal weight as a reference for adjusting
ventilatory parameters. If you want to change the parameters set by the ventilator, simply select the
parameter and change it.
6.3.3 Historical events area
This menu displays the history of events related to alarms, ventilation, maneuver, settings, battery,
calibration, actions and tests.
6.3.4 Alarm setting area
For each of the alarms directly related to the ventilation process, there are one or two limits (high value
and low value) to be adjusted. These limits are set directly in the ALARM menu.
To make these adjustments, touch the button corresponding to the alarm to be adjusted and it will be
selected (the color will be modified), allowing to change its value using the turns and confirms button. To
confirm the set value, press the button corresponding to the alarm again or press the turn and confirm button
(ENTER).
In this menu it is also possible to set the maximum allowed apnea time of the patient, which will
determine the start of backup ventilation (backup).
There is also the option of automatic adjustment of the alarms, to enable it is necessary that the
ventilator is not in STAND BY and that the ventilation is stabilized, aiming for greater patient safety.
6.3.5 Mute alarm button
By pressing this button, the alarms are silenced for the time set in the ADVANCED menu. If a new
alarm occurs while the mute button is active, the mute is disabled and the alarm sounds.
6.3.6 Manual cycle button
Manually trigger an inspiratory cycle, depending on the ventilatory mode selected.
6.3.7 Inspiratory hold button
Pressing this button pauses the inspiratory time for the time set in the ADVANCED menu. This function
allows the performance of inspiratory suspension maneuvers, used in the case of chest X-rays. During the
execution of this maneuver, the apnea alarm is not displayed. Only the message "Insp Pause" is displayed.
