7.5 Checking the tidal volume
Checking disposable hose system
Visual inspection
Check the following items by inspecting the patient
hose system:
•
the patient valve and the connectors may not
exhibit any external damage, cracks or dirt.
•
the hose connections must be located firmly and
securely on the connecting pieces.
•
the patient valve and emergency air membranes
may not exhibit any damage or deformation.
Checking ventilation frequency
1. Open the valve of the oxygen cylinder
2. Switch on MEDUMAT Easy CPR.
3. Select the following settings:
–
Frequency: 25 min
–
Mask/tube switch:
(P
max
4. Count the number of inspiration phases over a
period of exactly one minute. The figure should
lie between 23 and 27.
5. Turn up the frequency to 10 min
before the index point).
6. Count the number of inspiration phases over a
period of exactly one minute. The figure should
lie between 8 and 12.
7. Switch off MEDUMAT Easy CPR again.
-1
(left limit)
: 45 mbar)
Functional check
slowly
.
-1
(right limit
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