EvitaXL

Preparing for use
Device Check
The following tests are performed during the device check:
System
— Seating and clear passage of the expiratory valve
— Seating of the flow sensor
— Seating of the neonate flow sensor (if "NeoFlow" option is
installed)
— Type of humidifier
— Completeness of hose system
— Seating of the temperature sensor
Function
— Function of the air-O2 changeover valve
— Function of the safety valve
— Gas supply
— Function of the auxiliary alarm and power failure alarm
Sensors
— Calibration of the flow sensor
— Calibration of the neonate flow sensor (if "NeoFlow" option
is installed)
— Calibration of the O2 sensor
— Zero alignment of the CO2 sensor
— Calibration of the CO2 sensor
— Hose system leak test
The user is guided through each check in a dialogue with
EvitaXL. Questions are displayed in the information line below
the Alarms field and must be answered by touching the screen
key »Yes« or »No«. Instructions for carrying out the check may
also be displayed instead.
A correct result is indicated by the ventilator with a tick (n).
Faulty results are marked F. Two dashes (– –) appear if a
check is not performed.
If faulty results are obtained (F):
● Remedy the cause of the fault
and
● Touch the screen key »Repeat«.
Checks may also be skipped by touching the screen key »next
test« if this is acceptable.
To start the device check:
● Touch the screen key »Check« in the checklist.
The ventilator carries out each check, line by line.
The results obtained in this device check and the calibration
values for the sensors are saved until the next calibration run,
even when the ventilator is switched off.
After the device check:
● Perform a leak test, see page 39.
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