Chapter 6
Connecting Additional Equipment
REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 6-5
3. Run any test procedures recommended by the humidifier
manufacturer before the ventilator and humidifier are used on a
patient.
Connecting the
Patient Circuit
1. The humidifier should be connected between the inspiratory bacteria
filter (Figure 6-5) and the inspiratory limb of the patient circuit that
leads to the patient wye (Figure 6-6).
2. Follow steps illustrated by Figure 6-5, Figure 6-6, and Figure 6-7.
Figure 6-5: Ventilator Gas Outlet Port to Humidifier Patient Circuit Connection
WARNING: AC power is applied to the humidifier from the ventilator humidifier outlet
(only available on 100-120 VAC ventilators). Under no circumstances does
the Respironics V200 Ventilator provide control for the humidifier. To ensure
patient safety, it is important that any humidifier used with the ventilator
include an acceptable temperature control and monitoring mechanism, as
well as a temperature display and appropriate alarm capabilities (refer to
ISO 8185).