iSAVE Assembly Video
iSAVE Assembly Tutorial
After acquiring all of the necessary components for the closed loop iSAVE system, assembly of the system follows a set of simple steps outlined below:
- Assemble the inspiratory limb for each patient.
- Assemble the exspiratory limb for each patient.
- Combine one inspiratory limb with one expiratory limb for each patient.
- Link the two inspiratory limbs together and attach to the outlet of the ventilator.
- Attach each expiratory limb to inlets on the ventilator.
The following tutorials provide a visual guide for assembling the closed loop iSAVE system, as shown below.
A complete, closed loop, iSAVE ventilatory device.
Visual Tutorial:
Inspiratory Limb Assembly
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Completed Inspiratory Limb |
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Expiratory Limb Assembly
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Completed Expiratory Limb |
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Completed Patient System |
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Inspiratory Limb Connector Assembly
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Completed Inspiratory Limb Connector |
Set Up Procedure:
- Initially, the respiratory rate, PEEP, FiO2, inspiration:expiration time, and the sum of the VT for both patients is set on the ventilator.
- Flow control valves are titrated to provide the desired volume to each patient.
- The exhaled volume and minute ventilation alarms on the ventilator are set based on the sum of the exhaled tidal volumes from both patients. Note: This alarm will enable the ventilator to notify clinicians in the case of any sudden changes in the volume delivered to each patient (e.g., shunt, occlusion or, disconnection of the endotracheal tube).
- PEEP valves in each patient’s circuit should also be set to the maximum pressure allowable for that patient.
For Ventilators Using Closed-Loop Flow Control (such as Hamilton G5):
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Recommendations for grouping patients based on ventilation needs are found here.