ACUTRONIC fabian HFO User Manual

100 Ventilation modes
fabian HFO | SW 5.1.x
Ref: 113003.EN / Date 2020-02-10
11.9.2 Special HFO mode information
When operating the device using the internal battery, HFO amplitude is limited
to 60 mbar
During HFO Ventilation the distinct recognition of disconnection and
measurement of the Minute Volume is limited.
Use of a heated Inspiratory and Expiratory Tubing system is strongly
recommended in HFO mode.
11.10 Ventilation Additives
To optimize ventilation, the following additives can be combined with the selected mode.
11.10.1 Volume limit
The Volume limit function automatically switches to expiration when the default Tidal Volume is
reached.
When changing the ventilation pattern or adjusting the volume limit, the Tidal Volume is automatically
limited.
The display will show the message: “Volume Limited”.
In the event of Flow Measurement Outage (for example: changing the sensor)
“V-limit” will automatically be deactivated.
After Flow Measurement is available again “V-limit” is automatically reactivated.
11.10.2 Volume guarantee
Volume guarantee is an additional pressure limiting function with controlled or targeted Tidal Volume
application.
Select the volume to be applied in the “V-guarant” area.
The device automatically adjusts the required Pressure P
insp
up to the Maximum Pressure
“Pmax”. “Pmax” can be set before switching on VG. When the presets are ready, please switch ON
by pushing the Volume guarant ON button.
Pinsp will be gradually increased breath-by-breath to achieve preset V
te
. The Maximum Pressure
increase breath-by-breath is limited to one-third of the previous breath.
If the P
max
setting is insufficient for applying the targeted volume, the following message is displayed:
“Tidal Volume NOT reached”. An upward arrow in P
insp
area guides you to achieve preset V
te
, the
P
max
must be increased.
In the event of Flow Measurement Outage (for example: changing the sensor)
“V Guarant” will automatically be deactivated.
After Flow Measurement is available again “V-guarant” will automatically be
reactivated.

ACUTRONIC fabian HFO Specifications

General

Brand	ACUTRONIC
Model	fabian HFO
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English