Vapotherm precision flow Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 18 3001002 Rev. PSection 8 Adjustments• If oxygen is not connected, the blender setting will be fixed at 21%. If air is not connectedthe setting is fixed at 100%. An audio signal sounds if the operator attempts to set anyother value.• If a HIGH-FLOW cartridge is installed the flow can not be set below 5 lpm.• If a LOW-FLOW cartridge is installed the flow can not be set above 8 lpm.NOTES on adjustment:• Transient temperature changes may occur after rapid changes in flow settings.• During Warmup the temperature display shows actual temperature, not the set value.• In Run mode the display shows the current set values for flow, oxygen % andtemperature.• The setting control knob is sensitive to speed. Rotate quickly for large increments andslowly for small increments.• After power down, unit returns to default settingsSection 9 Connecting to patient9-1. Wait for desired set temperature to be reached before placing the cannula on the end ofthe patient delivery tube. The flashing green Status LED becomes steady when the settemperature is reached.9-2. Check water level, temperature display, gas flow rate, and oxygen percentage.9-3. Size cannula to patient by ensuring that nasal prongs do not fit tightly into nares (1/2 thediameter of the nares).9-4. Attach correct sized cannula for the patient and cartridge onto the delivery tube. Adjustthe flow to the desired rate and fit the cannula to the patient. See appendix table forcannula flow rates. DPC flow ranges are shown in the table below:Cartridge Cannula type Operational flow ratesHigh Flow Adult, pediatric & small adult,pediatric small* 5-40 lpmLow FlowPremature, solo, neonatal,infant, intermediate infant,pediatric small*1-8 lpm*Pediatric small cannula is intended to deliver flows from 1-20 lpm