Breas Vivo 55 User Manual

6.3.12 Low MV
e
Alarm (Low Expired Minute Volume)
Property Description
Alarm text
Low MVe
Priority High
Alarm condition A Low Expired Minute Volume alarm will be given when the
monitored minute volume is below the alarm limit for more
than 15 seconds.
This alarm is only used if the Vivo 65’s patient circuit type is set
to Dual limb or Leakage (single limb) circuit.
Possible cause
• Mismatch between Breath Rate and Tidal Volume settings
and the alarm setting.
• Changes in airway resistance and or compliance.
• Decreased Breath Rate.
• Leakage around the mask or within one of the components
of the circuit.
Setting range
• 1.0 l/min to 30 l/min (Adult mode)
• 0.1 l/min to 10 l/min (Paediatric mode)
• Off
Setting resolution 0.1 l up to 1.0 l, 0.5 l above 1.0 l.
Ventilator action The ventilator will continue treatment with the same settings.
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Breas Vivo 55 Specifications

General

Brand	Breas
Model	Vivo 55
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English