IC-2A Quick Reference
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IC-2A Quick Reference
- Connect gas source, patient circuit and test lung and set toggle switches to CYCLE and NORMAL.
- Turn MAX PRESSURE knob on back on unit to its maximum setting.
- Choose desired inspiratory time using INSP. TIME knob.
- Set respiratory rate or I:E ratio by consulting upper side panel chart and adjusting EXP. TIME knob (or by adjusting EXP. TIME knob and counting cycles).
- Set desired tidal volume by using lower chart on side panel and setting FLOW RATE knob that corresponds to the insp. time previously set.
- Turn ON vent.
- Set desired PEEP level using PEEP knob.
- Set INSPIRATORY EFFORT: Turn knob counter clockwise until vent auto cycles, then turn clockwise until it stops auto cycling.
