LTV 1100 Operator Manual - CareFusion

High Pressure Limit
Use the High Pressure Limit to establish the maximum pressure permitted the patient circuit. When
this limit is reached:
A HIGH PRES alarm is displayed
The audible alarm is sounded
Inspiration is terminated and exhalation begins
The turbine is stopped to allow the circuit pressure to evacuate when the high pressure condition
persists for more than four times the set inspiratory time or more than 3.0 seconds, whichever is less.
To set the High Pressure Limit:
1) Push the High Pres. Limit button.
2) Change the setting using the Set Value knob.
Range: 5 - 100 cmH 2 O
Inspiratory Time
This control sets the length of the inspiratory period for Volume Controlled breaths.
The Insp. Time setting, along with the Volume control setting are used to determine the peak flow for
Volume controlled breaths. While the Inspiratory Time is being updated, the Calculated Peak Flow will
be displayed in the display window.
To set the Inspiratory Time:
1) Push the Insp. Time button.
2) Change the setting using the Set Value knob.
Range: 0.3 - 9.9 sec
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