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Chapter 10
10-4 Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual REF 1057983 A
Care and Maintenance
Reusable Patient Circuit Tubing, Couplings, and Connectors
Disassemble and clean manually followed by steam-autoclave. Follow all
institutional guidelines for autoclaving.
Visually inspect tubing for nicks, cuts and holes prior to use with the ventilator.
Reusable In-line Water Traps
Disassemble and clean water traps as per the manufacturers instructions.
Inspect for cracks or leaks prior to use with the ventilator. Replace if cracked
or leaking.
Bacteria Filters Bacteria filters are typically used on the inspiratory and expiratory port
connections on the front of the ventilator. Filter locations are illustrated below.
Figure 10-1: Inspiratory and Expiratory Bacteria Filter Locations
The inspiratory filter port is a 22mm standard connector. Use the filter
supplied with the ventilator.
The expiratory port includes a heated exhalation compartment. Use the filter
supplied with the ventilator.
WARNING: Disposable or single-patient filters must be discarded between patients. Do
not chemically disinfect or expose single patient use bacteria filters to ETO
gas.
Inspiratory FilterExpiratory Filter