906-0731-01-05 Rev. C ZOLL Ventilator Operator’s Guide D-11Troubleshooting -- Infant/Pediatric Patient CircuitsIf there are circuit-related alarms during trigger set up or initial use, such as Disconnect, PEEPLeak, Low Airway Pressure, or Incomplete Exhalation, check all circuit connections and theexhalation valve.Figure D-7 Infant/Pediatric Patient Circuit ConnectionsIf the exhalation valve is not performing, manually ventilate the patient and perform thefollowing procedure:1. Using a hemostat or a tongue blade, carefully open the exhalation valve as we show in thefollowing illustration. Remove the top cover first, and then remove the silicon diaphragm.Place the silicon diaphragm in a clean area.Figure D-8 Removing Silicon Diaphragm-- Infant/Pediatric Patient Circuit2. Examine the silicon diaphragm for kinks, cuts, holes, or inconsistencies in the material.If the diaphragm is kinked, relax the silicone diaphragm with your fingers, ensuring thatthere are no longer any kinks (this usually take a few seconds).If the diaphragm has a hole or cuts, replace the patient Circuit.154.0 1.141:2.58.850%MenuCancel Select
