ACUTRONIC fabian +nCPAP evolution User manual

fabian +nCPAP evolution | SW V5.1.x
Ref: 122003.EN / Date : 26Jan2021
Ventilation Beyond Limits
fabian +nCPAP evolution and Auxiliary Systems
Instructionsfor Use, Software Version 5.1.x

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fabian +nCPAP evolution | SW V5.1.x
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Table of Contents
Disclamer ................................................................................................ i
Table of Contents.................................................................................... ii
1Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
1.1 Working with the instructions .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Notices and warnings ........................................................................................... 1
1.3 Applicable product versions................................................................................. 1
1.4 Symbols................................................................................................................ 2
2Warnings cautions and notices ........................................................... 5
2.1 Always observe (fabian)........................................................................................ 5
2.2 Maintenance......................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Liability for functionality / damages .................................................................... 8
2.4 Intended use......................................................................................................... 9
3System overview ............................................................................. 10
3.1 Scope of delivery ................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Contraindications............................................................................................... 10
3.3 fabian Front connections ................................................................................... 10
3.4 Rear panel .......................................................................................................... 11
3.4.1 Devices without DC connector (from SN AN-04000) ...........................................................11
3.4.2 Devices with DC connector (up to SN AN-03999) ................................................................12
3.4.3 General hardware characteristics .........................................................................................13
4System functions and displays ......................................................... 14
4.1 Control panel options......................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Function buttons.....................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Rotary push knob ....................................................................................................................15
4.2 Display concept structure .................................................................................. 16
4.2.1 Display areas............................................................................................................................16
4.2.2 Display screen..........................................................................................................................16
4.2.3 Information bar ......................................................................................................................17
4.2.4 Numeric field / Alarm limits ...................................................................................................18
4.2.5 Graphic field.............................................................................................................................20
4.2.6 LED Indicators..........................................................................................................................20
4.3 Ventilation menu................................................................................................ 21
4.3.1 Operation –General................................................................................................................21
4.3.2 Operation –Settings ...............................................................................................................22
4.3.3 Ventilation parameter dependency ......................................................................................23
4.3.4 Locking ventilator parameters ..............................................................................................23
4.4 Graphics menu ................................................................................................... 25
4.4.1 Waves........................................................................................................................................26

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4.4.2 Loops ....................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.3 Trend Menu ............................................................................................................................. 28
5System operation .............................................................................29
5.1 Preparing for operation ......................................................................................29
5.1.1 Connect the power supply .................................................................................................... 29
5.1.2 Connect the gas supply ......................................................................................................... 29
5.1.3 Connect the tubing set .......................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Patient circuit assembly .....................................................................................31
5.2.1 Recommended positioning of temperature probe for humidifier ................................... 32
5.2.2 Use of dual limb patient circuit ............................................................................................ 33
5.2.3 Connect nCPAP tubing .......................................................................................................... 35
5.2.4 Triggering in DUOPAP mode with flow sensor (optional).................................................. 35
5.3 System start-up ..................................................................................................36
5.4 Device check .......................................................................................................38
5.5 System standby / pause......................................................................................40
5.6 System shutdown ...............................................................................................41
5.7 Emergency shutdown .........................................................................................42
6Configurations menu........................................................................43
6.1 Calibration ..........................................................................................................44
6.1.1 Flow sensor ............................................................................................................................. 45
6.1.2 O2Sensor ................................................................................................................................ 47
6.1.1 SpO2module .......................................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Body weight setting ............................................................................................48
6.3 Display ................................................................................................................48
6.3.1 Touch screen settings............................................................................................................ 49
6.3.2 Trend / graph display............................................................................................................. 50
6.4 Ventilation parameter settings ...........................................................................51
6.5 Patient data ........................................................................................................53
6.6 Language ............................................................................................................54
6.7 Date / Time .........................................................................................................54
6.8 Tools ...................................................................................................................55
6.9 Information.........................................................................................................55
6.10 Service mode ......................................................................................................56
7Alarms .............................................................................................57
7.1 Alarm limits menu...............................................................................................57
7.1.1 Automatic alarm limits .......................................................................................................... 59
7.1.2 Configurable alarms............................................................................................................... 60
7.2 Alarm log.............................................................................................................60
7.3 Nurse call relay ...................................................................................................60
7.4 Alarm causes and solutions ................................................................................61
7.4.1 Alarms table ............................................................................................................................ 61
7.4.2 Pressure release behaviour................................................................................................... 68