LTV 1200 Operator's Manual - CareFusion Emergency Preparedness

WARNING
Battery run time - When the battery reaches the BAT LOW level, the ventilator will only run for
approximately 10 minutes before generating a battery empty alarm (BAT EMPTY). The approximate
time shown is based on tests using the nominal settings, a new battery and a full 8 hour charge cycle
as specified in Appendix A - Ventilator Specifications. Actual run time may be more or less depending
on ventilator settings, patient demand, and battery age or condition. It is highly recommended that an
alternate power source is connected PRIOR to the ventilator reaching the BAT EMPTY alarm
condition to ensure continuous, uninterrupted patient ventilation
INOP Alarm - If an INOP alarm occurs during operation, ventilate the patient using an alternative
method, disconnect the ventilator, and immediately contact a certified Pulmonetic Systems’ service
technician or Pulmonetic Systems.
NO CAL Condition - Operation of the LTV ® 1200 ventilator under a NO CAL condition may result in
inaccurate pressure and volume measurements. Should this condition occur, disconnect the patient
from the ventilator, provide an alternative method of ventilation and immediately contact a certified
Pulmonetic Systems’ service technician or Pulmonetic Systems.
XDCR FAULT Alarm - Continued operation of the LTV ® 1200 ventilator with an activated XDCR
FAULT alarm may result in inaccurate flow and volume measurements. Should this condition occur,
disconnect the patient from the ventilator, provide an alternative method of ventilation and
immediately contact a certified Pulmonetic Systems’ service technician or Pulmonetic Systems.
Personal Injury and Electric Shock - Operation of the LTV ® 1200 ventilator if any of its panels have
been removed may result in electrical shock to the patient or operator. All servicing must be
performed by a certified Pulmonetic Systems’ service technician.
Audible Alarms - Failure to immediately identify and correct audible alarm situations may result in
serious patient injury.
Equipment Malfunction or Failure - The LTV ® 1200 ventilator has alarms to notify operators of
certain conditions and to cease operating upon detecting possible danger. In the event of equipment
failure, all ventilator operators should have an alternative method of ventilation available and be fully
familiar with emergency ventilation procedures.
Improperly Functioning Ventilator - Operation of a ventilator that does not appear to be working
properly may be hazardous. If the ventilator is damaged, fails Ventilator Checkout tests or
malfunctions in any way, discontinue its use and immediately contact a certified Pulmonetic Systems’
service technician or Pulmonetic Systems.
Ventilator Checkout Tests – Be aware that gas is not delivered to the patient during these tests.
Disconnect the patient from the ventilator and ventilate the patient using an alternative method before
running the Ventilator Checkout tests.
Ventilator Checkout and Maintenance Modes - The LTV ® 1200 ventilator does not deliver gas
during the Ventilator Checkout mode (VENT CHECK) or Ventilator Maintenance mode (VENT
MTNCE) and should not be used to ventilate a patient during these tests.
Inspired Oxygen (FIO2) Concentration – If the patient has a variable respiratory rate, his/her minute
ventilation will fluctuate. If exact concentrations of inspired oxygen (FIO2) are required to be delivered
to the patient, it is recommended that an accurate oxygen analyzer with alarms be used.
O2 Cylinder Duration Information - The accuracy of the displayed useable amount of oxygen
remaining in an external O2 cylinder (O2 DUR hh:mm) is dependant on the precision of the pressure
gauge used on the O2 cylinder and the accuracy of the information provided by the operator in the O2
CYL DUR menu settings. The calculated/displayed useable amount of oxygen information is to be
used for reference purposes only.
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