1049766 Rev A
V60 Ventilator Service Manual
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Chapter 2. Warnings and Cautions
Before servicing the Respironics V60 ventilator, read and understand this
service manual, especially safety considerations. These safety considerations
are for reference only, and are not intended to supersede your institution’s
protocol for service or safe use of noninvasive ventilation.
The instructions in this manual are primarily reserved for use by a qualified
service technician.
2.1 General
WARNING:
An alternative means of ventilation shall be available whenever the ventilator
is in use. If a fault is detected in the ventilator, disconnect the patient from it
and immediately start ventilation with such a device. The ventilator must be
removed from clinical use and serviced by Respironics-authorized service
personnel.
WARNING:
Use the Respironics V60 ventilator on spontaneously breathing patients only.
It is an assist ventilator and is intended to augment the ventilation of a
spontaneously breathing patient. It is not intended to provide the total
ventilatory requirements of the patient.
WARNING:
We do not recommend you use the Respironics V60 ventilator on patients who
require ventilation at predetermined tidal volumes. The ventilator provides
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and positive pressure ventilation
(S/T, PCV, and AVAPS) and is indicated for assisted ventilation only. These
modes do not provide ventilation with guaranteed tidal volume delivery.
WARNING:
We do not recommend you use AVAPS on patients who require rapid and
frequent IPAP adjustments to maintain a consistent tidal volume. AVAPS, a
volume targeted mode, changes the IPAP setting in order to achieve the target
tidal volume. During AVAPS setup, there may be a period of time before the
target tidal volume is achieved. AVAPS is ideal for more stabilized patients.
WARNING:
Alerts the user to the possibility of injury, death, or other serious adverse
reactions associated with the use or misuse of the device.
CAUTION:
Alerts the user to the possibility of a problem with the device associated
with its use or misuse, such as device malfunction, device failure,
damage to the device, or damage to other property.
NOTE:
Emphasizes information of particular importance.
