carina_device_check_guide.pdf
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Carina Device Check Guide
This is a quick reference guide for the Carina to check for
readiness. The readiness for operation of the device must
be tested before use with a patient each time
The following functions are tested:
– LEDs, displays and alarm tone
– Upper alarm limit Paw
– Lower alarm limit Paw
Action
Observe
Assemble all the necessary equipment
Bacterial/viral filter, Patient Hose System, Drager
Test Lung
Turn the Carina “ON”
Carina performs a self test, LED’s light up and
alarm tone is given
Check if the breathing circuit attached is the same as the circuit
type displayed in the status line
LeakV
Check if the set patient interface is displayed in the status line
NIV (Mask Ventilation)
Tube (Invasive ventilation)
Make the following settings
Mode:
PC - SIMV
Pinsp:
15cmH2O
PEEP
5cmH2O
FiO2
21%
RR:
13/min
Ti /I:E
Ti = 2 sec, I:E = 1:1.3
Ramp
0.2 sec
Press “Select Menu” button then “Alarms”, adjust the following
PAW
20cmH2O
MV High
15L/min
MV low
4L/min
25
RR (High)
Tdisconn
0
Press the “Start/Standby”
Start/Standby” button to commence ventilation.
The test lung should inflate rhythmically. The pressure graphic should rise to 15cmH2O
Compress the test lung completely several times during inspiration
on 2 consecutive breaths so that the alarm limit PAW high is
exceeded.
When the PAW is exceeded the first time the
breath will be interrupted, on the second breath
the alarm “Airway
Airway Pressure High!!!”
High!!! is displayed.
Disconnect the test lung.
The audible alarm sound
“Airway
Airway Pressure Low!!!”
Low!!!
Reconnect the test lung.
Warning! This “Quick Guide” is not a replacement for the Instructions for Use. For full information concerning the
performance characteristics of the Dräger devices described in the Quick Guide, each user must carefully read and
fully comprehend the Instructions For Use before operating the respective device.
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Carina Device Check Guide
This is a quick reference guide for the Carina to check for
readiness. The readiness for operation of the device must
be tested before use with a patient each time
The following functions are tested:
– LEDs, displays and alarm tone
– Upper alarm limit Paw
– Lower alarm limit Paw
Change the following settings:
Ventilation mode: SPN – CPAP/PS
Settings:
Apn. Vent “On”
Alarm:
Tapn = 5s
Rhythmically squeeze the test lung to simulate breathing then stop
After 5 seconds the audible alarm will sound and
“Apnea
Apnea Ventilation!!!”
Ventilation will be displayed
Press “Start/Standby
Start/Standby”
Start/Standby and confirm with the rotary knob
Screen displays “Standby
Standby – Patient not Ventilated
Reset alarms to hospital recommended defaults.
Tapn back to clinical appropriate time
Apn Vent: set to “On” or “OFF” depending on
unit policy
Warning! This “Quick Guide” is not a replacement for the Instructions for Use. For full information concerning the
performance characteristics of the Dräger devices described in the Quick Guide, each user must carefully read and
fully comprehend the Instructions For Use before operating the respective device.
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