Fluke Biomedical VT Mobile - Manual (Page 14)

VT MOBILE
Operators Manual
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Features
Features include:
• Percent Oxygen Measurement. An oxygen sensor measures the oxygen percent of the
gas in series with the high- or low-flow channel of the Analyzer. Maxtec oxygen
sensor distributed by Fluke Biomedical.
• Breath Parameters. The Analyzer measures 16 parameters on each detected breath.
These parameters include tidal volume, minute volume, inspiratory and expiratory
pressures, etc.
• Selectable Units. The Analyzer allows you to select the desired units for each of the
measured signals. For example, pressures can be displayed in mmHg, kPa, bar, mbar,
atm, inH2O, inHg, cmH2O or mmHg.
• Gas Type. Select the gas type from a pre-defined list, or, using the VT for Windows
software, specify a user-defined gas.
• Trend Testing. The Analyzer provides an automated test to see if a predetermined
parameter deviates from limits you set.
• Evaluations/Troubleshooting. Use the Analyzer for pre-purchase evaluations of
ventilators, incoming and routine performance verification, and troubleshooting
clinical problems, as well as teaching principles of mechanical ventilation.
• Computer Control, Data Logging, and Printing. A miniature RS232 serial port allows
connection to a personal computer for external Analyzer control, data logging of test
results, and printing. The Analyzer is compatible with Fluke Biomedical’s VT for
Windows PC software (version 2.01.00 or higher.)
• Lung Simulator. The Analyzer operates with or without a test lung attached. Use the
optional Fluke Biomedical ACCU LUNG as a test lung with integrated airway
restrictors that assist you in evaluating intermittent errors.
About This Manual
This manual provides a complete description of the Analyzer and its applications. The
manual contains information for beginners as well as experts in mechanical ventilator
evaluation and separate measurement of pressure, flow, and volume.
Chapters are as follows:
• Chapter 1: Introducing the VT MOBILE. An introduction to the Analyzer
• Chapter 2: Preparing for Operation. Unpacking and setting up the Analyzer
• Chapter 3: Using the VT MOBILE. How to use the keys and interpret the screens
• Chapter 4: Checking Ventilator Parameters. How to access and interpret the 16
ventilator parameters
• Chapter 5: Measuring Pressure. How to measure high and low pressure
• Chapter 6: Measuring Flow and Volume. How to measure high and low flow and
derive volume
• Chapter 7: Maintaining and Troubleshooting the VT MOBILE. How to perform
maintenance and routine troubleshooting
• Appendix A: VT for Windows PC Software
• Appendix B: Specifications