EvitaXL

Diagnostic functions
Low Flow PV-Loop (optional)
Low Flow PV-Loop (optional)
EvitaXL determines the Low Flow
PV-Loop* during an extended inspiration
or an inspiration and expiration.
The measuring procedure can only be
carried out in the »Adult« patient mode.
The measuring procedure should only
be carried out on patients with no spontaneous
breathing.
● Touch the function key »Special Procedure...«.
EvitaXL displays the menu
»Additional Function«.
● Touch the screen key
»Low Flow PV-Loop«.
EvitaXL opens the information screen.
Observe the information before carrying
out the measurement!
For additional information, see page 227.
* Lung Protection Package option
For a detailed description, please refer to
page 227.
The application of a low flow manoeuvre may decrease the patient's systemic circulatory
pressure and could cause a pneumothorax, for example. Carefully assess the
patients's condition for settings.
— Applied pressure / volume must be adequate for the patient.
— The patient must be haemodynamically stable.
— Closely monitor arterial blood pressure during the manoeuvre.
— The sudden release of high airway pressure may overload the heart and impair
cardiac functions.
— The calculated maximum manoeuvre time must be adequate for the patient.
— These measurements are only valid with no spontaneous breathing.
— These measurements are only valid with no leakage. Volume and derived
compliance values are not leakage compensated (VTi, VTe and Cstat).
— This manoeuvre cannot be restarted within 60 seconds.
— This manoeuvre cannot be started until 60 seconds after nebulisation or
suctioning.
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