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REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 13-115
Chapter 13
Discontinue Speaking
Mode
Removing a patient from Speaking Mode is very similar to starting a patient on
Speaking Mode.
1. Press the Speaking Mode button.
2. The message box appears, Turn Speaking Mode Off?, reminding the
user to:
Please be sure to inflate tracheostomy cuff
AFTER switching SM OFF,
Patent Data values and alarms will be based on exhaled volumes.
WARNING: Do not inflate the tracheostomy tube cuff until Speaking Mode has
been turned off.
• Press Yes to turn Speaking Mode off.
3. Inflate the tracheostomy tube cuff (if Yes was pressed).
• Press No to remain in Speaking Mode.
Figure 13-69: Turn Speaking Mode Off? Message Box
When discontinuing Speaking Mode, we recommend reviewing alarm and
ventilator settings again. Continue to monitor patient's respiratory effort and
clinical status.