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CAREvent® CA - User Manual

1.  The CAREvent® CA Chemical Agent Environment 

Automatic and Manually Triggered Resuscitator

1.1.   Introduction 

The CAREvent® CA Handheld Resuscitator provides trained 

individuals with a safe and eff ective means of providing artifi cial 

ventilation during respiratory and/or cardiac arrest.

The CAREvent® CA Handheld Resuscitator is lightweight, 

portable, and extremely durable. Designed for the demands of the 

emergency medical and rescue environment where toxic gas may 

be present, they can be operated anywhere a medical oxygen or 

breathing air supply is present.

Note: 

An Automatic and Manually Triggered Resuscitator is 

considered a critical device, and its components considered 

critical components. Only those individuals trained in Cardio- 

Pulmonary Resuscitation and the operation of oxygen-powered 

ventilators should use this equipment. Thoroughly review this 

instruction manual before use.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The CAREvent CA is pneumatically powered, time/volume cycled 

ventilators used to provide ventilatory support to normal adults 

in confi ned space rescue in IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life 

and Health) environment.

The ventilator is suitable for use in:

•  Pulmonary resuscitation during respiratory and/or cardiac arrest.

•  Short term ventilatory support in the confi ned space rescue in 

IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) environment, 

pre-hospital, Intra-hospital, inter- hospital of non-breathing 

patients.

The material used in this device contains “DEHP”.

   

WARNING

   

This resuscitator is not recommended for use on neonates and 

pregnant or nursing women.

CAUTION

Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

PHT

DEHP

Summary of Contents for CAREvent CA

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL CAREvent CA Part Number 15PL2151 REV 11 Feb 2021 CHEMICAL AGENT ENVIRONMENT AUTOMATIC AND MANUALLY TRIGGERED RESUSCITATOR 01CV3000 CA...

Page 2: ...ctional Checks 8 2 1 Set Up 8 2 2 Testing of the Individual Features of the Ventilator 9 3 Operating Procedure 9 3 1 Connecting the Supply Hose Pressure Gauge and Patient Circuit 9 3 2 Manual Ventilat...

Page 3: ...duals trained in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and the operation of oxygen powered ventilators should use this equipment Thoroughly review this instruction manual before use INDICATIONS FOR USE The C...

Page 4: ...s warranty gives no specific legal rights You may also have other rights that may vary according to local regulations 1 3 Features The CAREvent CA Handheld Resuscitator is a pneumatically powered time...

Page 5: ...tentially toxic atmospheres Has a Manually Actuated Automatic Ventilation Override Button Manual Button with a 20 second delay to re start of automatic cycling to allow the provision of 30 chest compr...

Page 6: ...cmH2 0 2 0 mBar Inspiratory Resistance 6 0 cmH2 0 5 9 mBar Expiratory Resistance 6 0 cmH2 0 5 9 mBar Input Pressure 45 70 PSI 3 1 4 8 Bar Maximum Airway Pressure 60 cmH2 0 58 8 mBar Operating Temperat...

Page 7: ...cleaned in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual 5 Ensure that all components are reassembled correctly and that all items are replaced in the carrying case 6 After use always ensur...

Page 8: ...ested 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 5...

Page 9: ...nd inflation may increase cardiac output without the danger of gastric distension The flowrate provided is equivalent to the preset automatic flowrate 1 If no respiratory effort is observed position y...

Page 10: ...the mask indication on pressure gauge will decrease or any obstruction in the patients airway blow off valve will operate reposition patients head and adjust mask and hand position to ensure a good ai...

Page 11: ...ual button repeatedly or automatically cycling the resuscitator does not clear the foreign material from the patient valve turn the selector to the OFF position remove the facemask and unscrew patient...

Page 12: ...orking order Regulator working pressure suction if equipped and ventilator limiting pressures should be checked at least every six months and more frequently in high use applications Level I Preventat...

Page 13: ...clean with a mild soap solution Under no circumstances should the complete unit be allowed to be soaked or immersed in cleaning solutions G Facemask F Pressure Gauge D Manual Button A Resuscitator Bod...

Page 14: ...ousing from the body of the resuscitator being careful to ensure that the diaphram is retained fig 3 5 Shake out any foreign material 6 Wash all components thoroughly in a mild soap solution and disin...

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