LP6 Plus Volume Ventilator -And- LP10 Volume Ventilator With ...

Purpose of this Manual
Purpose of this Manual
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LP6 Plus and LP10 User’s Manual
This manual contains valuable information. Remember, your ventilator is
an electrical device. It will provide years of useful service with the proper
care. This manual tells you how to give it that care.
As you read this manual, you’ll notice Cautions and Warnings in boxes
on many pages. Pay very special attention to these boxes. They will tell
you what to do and what to avoid as you use your ventilator.
The difference between Warnings and Cautions is:
A Warning contains information about possible hazards to the patient,
the care provider, or the service technician.
A Caution includes information about how to avoid equipment damage.
Warnings Always follow the physician’s prescription when using the ventilator.
Always operate and store the ventilator according to the specifications
and instructions set forth in this manual.
Use only Nellcor Puritan Bennett-approved accessories and products
with the ventilator. The use of other accessories may damage
the unit and endanger the patient.
Perform daily and monthly verification of the ventilator’s operation
as identified in this manual.Always stabilize and verify ventilator
performance before connecting the patient to the unit.
All alarms indicate a potential risk to patient safety. When an
alarm sounds, provide immediate attention, care, and support to
the patient as dictated by the situation.
Do not use in direct sunlight.
June 1999