4.0 Procedure 4.1 Indications 4.1.1 Patients in need of emergency, short term, constant flow, pressure cycled ventilatory support. Patients unable to maintain an adequate acid-base status during unassisted ventilation. Do not dismantle or attempt to remove any components other than those required for routine operations. Set-Up Instructions 4.4.1 Remove RespirTech PRO from package and connect oxygen tubing to flow source. 4.4.3 Set desired flow rate.
Lower flows are obtainable with flowmeter adjustment.
4.4.4 Adjust Pressure dial to achieve desired peak pressure. Verify with a manometer. For use with a mask, clear mouth and airway of visible foreign bodies and use accepted techniques to ensure correct position of airways. Hold mask firmly against face while keeping head positioned. For use with endotracheal tube, connect endotracheal tube directly to patient adapter.