Full Test - GE Carestation 620 User's Reference Manual

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Full test

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The Full Test or the individual tests must be performed at least once
within every 24-hour period.
Perform the Full Test at the start of each day. The full test runs
automatically and the color of the test indicator changes when the
test is finished or if user action is required.
Perform a Full Test when any component of the system is changed
(breathing system, vaporizers, pipeline inlets).
The Full Test does the following tests: Ventilator Leak, Vaporizer
Leak, Gas Controls, and Circuit leak. When one of the tests is
completed, the next test begins.
1.
From the Checkout menu, select Full Test and follow the
instructions.
2.
If a test fails, follow the instructions to perform a retest or accept
the results.
3.
Before the test results are shown, the following checklist is
shown for confirmation:
'Verify O2 flush operates correctly.'
'Connect respiratory gas monitor to the patient circuit.'
'Check that patient monitor settings are correct.'
'Check that backup ventilation is available and operational.'
'Check that patient suction is set up correctly.'
'Check the pressure of the backup O2 supply.'
4.
When the Full Test is completed, start a case.
Note
Make sure that a backup ventilation method (not integrated into the
system) is available and operational. For example, a bag and mask
respirator.
Note
Contact a trained service representative to add checklist items. Four
checklist items can be added to match unique facility procedures.
Note
In case of a patient emergency, the Full Test may be bypassed by
selecting Start Case and then selecting Bypass. The general
message Please Do Checkout is displayed if a Full Test or all of
the individual tests are not completed with passing results within 24
hours. The messages Checkout has not passed. and Checkout
bypass will be recorded to the system log. will be displayed in
Checkout menu when checkout is bypassed.
Note
The general message Redo Gas Controls Checkout shows if the
N2O is reconnected to the system after a Full Test was done without
the N2O connected. Perform a Gas Controls test to remove the
message.
5 Preoperative tests
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