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Chapter 10
Care and Maintenance
REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 10-7
Periodic
Maintenance
This section includes detailed operator maintenance.
Schedule for Periodic Maintenance
Frequency Component Maintenance
During ventilator
setup
• Inspiratory bacteria filter
• Ventilator and patient circuit
components
• Inspiratory and expiratory filters
• Check filter for occlusions, cracks and
tears.
• Perform SST (Short Self-Test)
whenever circuit components are
changed
• Perform EST (Extended Self-Test)
between patient uses
• Ensure that the ventilator functions
normally with both filters in place
At least daily, and as
recommended by
filter manufacturers
• Inspiratory and expiratory filters • Monitor performance of filters and
replace as needed. Review ventilator
patient graphics frequently for changes
in expiratory resistance which may
indicate degradation of expiratory filter.
• Follow filter manufacturer
recommendations regarding duration
of use, maintenance (for reusable
filters), removal and disposal. Note
that high humidity and aerosol
medications may reduce expiratory
filter life, increase expiratory
resistance, and/or cause filter damage.
CAUTION: Do not operate the ventilator without a properly functioning
expiratory filter and heater. Doing so may cause damage to delicate ventilator
components, such as the expiratory flow sensor, which may lead to inaccurate
spirometry or a Vent Inop condition.
WARNING: Vent Inop is a serious condition which is indicated by both visual and
audible alarms. If the ventilator is attached to a patient when Vent Inop occurs, the
patient must be supported with another means of life support ventilation.
At least daily • Oxygen supply water trap and
filter
• Check and empty as required every
shift
At least every 250
hours
• Air Inlet & Fan Filters • Inspect and clean. Some
environments cause a quicker
collection of lint and dust than others,
requiring maintenance more frequently
than every 250 hours.
Annually • Annual preventive
maintenance kit (P/N
1034840). Kit contents are
subject to change.
• Install annual preventive maintenance
kit.
• Clean ventilator interior and exterior
• Complete performance verification
procedure
CAUTION: The annual preventive maintenance procedure is to be performed only
by a qualified service technician