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3.4.13 RM Test
Tool required:
Gas source
Ventilator (calibrated)
Artificial lung
Pediatric/neonate flow sensor
Follow this procedure to perform the test:
1. Connect the equipment as shown above. Make sure that the blue sensing tube on the
flow sensor is connected with the artificial lung.
2. Set [Patient Cat.] to [Adu]. In the [RM Setup] menu, select [Sensor Type] according
to the used sensor and set [Ventilation Mode] to [Mechanical].
3. Enter the [RM Setup] menu and select [Calibrate >>]. Input the constant marked on
the sensor and calibrate the flow sensor.
4. Configure the ventilator as follows: TV=500 ml, RR =20 rpm, I:E=1:2.
5. Select [Respiratory Loop] in the [RM Setup] menu. Verify that the displayed TV is
within 500±50ml and RR is within 20±1rpm.
Ven til ator
Artificial
lung
Monitor
Flow sensor