SECTION
Operational Verification Checklist
The operational verification and safety checks listed in Table B-1 below should be
performed to ensure the ventilator is operating properly in the following circumstances:
• Prior to using the ventilator with a patient
• Monthly while the ventilator is in use
• Following maintenance or changes in ventilator settings
If the ventilator fails any of the safety checks below, or if you cannot complete these
checks, refer to section 3.8, “Troubleshooting,” on page 3-14 or call the equipment
supplier or Covidien.
Warning
•
Provide the patient with an alternate means of ventilation before conducting
these tests.
•
To reduce the risk of infection, wash your hands thoroughly before and after
handling the ventilator or its accessories.
Table B-1. Operational Verification Checklist
1
Verify the proper appearance and cleanliness of the ventilator.
Pass
Verify all of the labels and markings on the ventilator are clear and
legible.
Pass
Confirm the air inlet filter is clean and correctly installed.
Pass
4
Ensure the AC power cable does not exhibit any signs of damage,
such as kinks, breaks, or damaged insulation.
Pass
5
Connect the AC power cable.
Ensure that all power supply indicators on the front panel flash,
except for the AC power supply (mains) indicator, which should
remain lit.
6
Push the power switch I/O to the I position to activate the ventilator
test:
Check that the two alarm indicators and the Standby indicator
key) flash. Ensure
(located close to the VENTILATOR ON/OFF
also that the two alarm buzzers sound.
2
3
7
Perform the Functioning Alarms Test.
Pass
Pass
Pass
Operational Verification Checklist
Table B-1. Operational Verification Checklist (Continued)
8
Verify the alarm volume is adapted to the patient environment.
Pass
Ensure that you know how to charge the internal battery. Refer to
chapter 6, “Internal Battery”.
Pass
10
Verify that the preventive maintenance schedule for the ventilator is
followed.
Pass
11
Ensure the patient breathing circuit is correctly attached to the
ventilator, with all the necessary components, and is free from any
signs of damage and leaks. If exhaled volume monitoring is required,
use the double-limb circuit for exhaled tidal volume or minute volume
monitoring.
Pass
9
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