Fluke Biomedical VT Plus HF - Manual (Page 33)

Connection and Setup
Connecting the Analyzer
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Unidirectional Flow Mode
Alternatively, the Analyzer can be used to measure only inspiratory or expiratory gas
flow, as described below.
Inspiratory Testing
1. Connect the inspiratory hose to the flow port on the right of the Analyzer.
2. Connect the flow exhaust port on the left to the test lung using standard breathing
hoses.
O u tlet Inlet
V entilator
Inspiratory Hose
Expiratory Hose
TEST
LU N G
V T PLUS HF
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Figure 2-2. Connecting the Analyzer to the Inspiratory Limb of the Breathing Circuit
3. Ensure that the breath detection mode is set to Unidirectional Inspiratory.
a. Go into Setup
b. Choose Settings
c. Choose Breath Detect and modify as needed
Expiratory Testing
1. Connect the expiratory hose to the flow port on the right side of the Analyzer.
2. Connect the flow exhaust port on the left to the ventilator using standard breathing
hoses.
Inlet O u tlet
V entilator
Inspiratory Hose
Expiratory Hose
TEST
LU N G
V T PLUS HF
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Figure 2-3. Connecting the Analyzer to the Expiratory Limb of the Breathing Circuit