Philips V200 - Manual (Page 88)

Chapter 8
8-10 Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual REF 1057983 A
Operating Instructions
Front Panel Level Controls
The front panel level controls enable you to adjust ventilator settings,
brightness, and volume.
Manual
Breath Function: Delivers an operator-initiated, mandatory (OIM) breath. Delivery
of the breath is based on the current ventilation breath type settings.
NOTE: Manual breaths are not permitted during the inspiratory phase of a
breath (whether manual or spontaneous). Pressing the MANUAL
BREATH key during these times will not result in the delivery of a
manual breath.
Expiratory
Hold Enables calculations of Auto-PEEP from an expiratory hold maneuver. (See
“Special Procedures” on page 8-31.)
Front Panel Keys (Continued)
Key Symbol Definition Description
Table 8-3: Front Panel Keys (Sheet 3 of 3)
Front Panel Controls
Control Definition Description
Adjust
Control Used in conjunction with the front panel graphical
display and touch screen to enter operator-selected
values for ventilator settings and alarms.
Display
Brightness Increases or decreases the brightness of the touch screen
display
Audible
Alarm
Volume Increases or decreases the audible alarm volume. The
minimum audible alarm volume is dictated by
international standards. The audible alarm volume
control will not turn the audible alarm volume lower than
the minimum decibel level dictated by these standards.
It is not possible to turn the audible alarm volume off.
On/Off
Switch Located near the front panel, the On/Off switch is
recessed to avoid inadvertent or accidental access. When
the switch is in off (
) position, the ventilator does not
provide mechanical ventilation, although AC power is
active and the green Mains indicator is illuminated.
Table 8-4: Front Panel Controls