Philips V200 Manual Do Utilizador

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Chapter 2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
REF 1057983 A
Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual
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Backup battery operating life may be affected by battery age and 
the number of times it has been discharged and recharged. Over 
time the battery will degenerate and will not provide the same 
amount of operating time per charge that is available from a fully 
charged new battery. Use only the Respironics backup battery 
P/ N 1059956.
Titrate the EPAP level such that the masks air entrainment valve 
(if present) remains closed to room air. Always evaluate and 
monitor patient condition when adjusting EPAP or other settings.
The backlight lamps in the monitor display contain mercury, 
which must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, 
state, or federal laws. (Within this system, the backlight lamps in 
the monitor display contain mercury.)
Cautions
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of 
a physician.
Be sure to check all exterior parts of the ventilator. Problems 
found during inspection should be corrected and/or reported to 
Respironics before using the ventilator.
Always ship the ventilator using the original packing material. If 
the original material is not available, contact your Respironics 
representative to order replacements.
Do not operate the ventilator without a properly functioning 
expiratory filter and heater. Doing so may cause damage to 
delicate ventilator components, such as the expiratory flow sensor, 
which may lead to inaccurate spirometry or a Vent Inop condition.
The ventilator oxygen filter should be replaced annually as a part 
of preventive maintenance.
The PCMCIA card should only be removed by trained service 
personnel once power to the ventilator is off.
To avoid the possibility of damage to the ventilator, do not connect 
a humidifier whose maximum rating exceeds 3 amps. Ensure that 
the humidifier power cord is free from defects and any obvious 
wear, and is properly grounded. A humidifier connection is only 
available on 100-120VAC ventilators.
Before connecting the ventilator to the AC power source, ensure 
that the total electrical load does not exceed the ampere rating of 
the AC branch circuit, especially when using the ventilator with 
other electrical equipment. An AC branch circuit includes all 
outlets serviced by a single circuit breaker. If the maximum 
current drain through a branch circuit exceeds the circuit 
breaker’s rating, the branch circuit will open, causing the