Philips V200 - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 2
2-8 Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual REF 1057983 A
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Notes
• Follow the setup instructions in this manual before placing the
Respironics V200 Ventilator into service. If you have questions,
contact Respironics Customer Service at 1-800-345-644
• Save the shipping container in case the backup battery has to be
returned to Respironics.
• We recommend that before using the ventilator for the first time,
wipe the exterior clean and disinfect or sterilize its components
according to the instructions in Chapter 10, “Care and
Maintenance” or the component manufacturer’s instructions.
• Follow institutional infection control guidelines when replacing
the inspiratory or expiratory bacteria filter.
• When adding attachments or other components or subassemblies
to the breathing system, for example, an HME or humidifier,
ensure that the inspiratory and expiratory resistances (measured at
the patient connection port) do not exceed 6 cmH
2
O (hPa) at a
flow of 60 L/min for adults, 30L/min for pediatrics.
• High humidity and aerosol medications may reduce expiratory
filter life, increase expiratory resistance, and/or cause filter
damage. Review ventilator patient graphics frequently for changes
in expiratory resistance. Consult filter manufacturer
recommendations regarding duration of use, maintenance, and
removal and disposal of expiratory filter.
• The ventilator should only be connected to an appropriate medical
grade 100% O
2
gas source capable of delivering a regulated 40 to
90 PSIG (276-620 kPa).
• The ventilator is shipped with the appropriate gas fittings and
hoses for the intended environment, i.e. DISS (U.S.A. and
Canada), Ohmeda (Germany), NIST (UK), Air Liquide (France),
SIS (Australia).
• All volumes entered into the ventilator are assumed to be BTPS
(Body Temperature atmospheric Pressure Saturated (with H
2
O))
volumes unless otherwise noted. All volumes reported by the
ventilator are reported as BTPS volumes. All pressures are
assumed to be relative to atmospheric pressure unless otherwise
noted.
• The Air Inlet Filter houses a reusable foam filter that should be
periodically cleaned. Refer to Chapter 10, “Care and
Maintenance”, for more information on filter changes.
• Unless the Mains Circuit Breaker is turned OFF, electrical power is
applied to the ventilator even though the front panel switch is in
the OFF position. With the Mains Circuit Breaker ON, if the
backup battery is connected, the ventilator will charge the battery
if it requires a charge.