7.4 Checking patient hose system
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Functional check
Checking reusable hose system
1. Dismantle the patient valve.
2. Carry out a visual check of all components for
cracks or other physical damage.
The lip membrane must be replaced if it is crin-
kled, sticky or misshapen. It must no longer be
used for ventilation as it could cause serious
functional problems.
Also perform a visual check of the valve mem-
branes in the expiration and spontaneous
breathing arms. To do so, there is no need to dis-
mantle the valve membranes. Crinkled, misshap-
en or sticky valve membranes must be replaced,
however, as they can lead to considerable
malfunctions.
3. Reassemble the patient valve.
When reassembling, make sure that the lip
membrane is correctly positioned.