Monitoring the patient
During operation, be sure to check the following on regular basis:
• Ensure that there are no leaks at the patient connection.
• Ensure that there is flow from the PEEP valve during inspiration (which
means that the generator is supplying adequate flow to meet patient
demand).
• Monitor the in-line pressure gauge or monitor during inspiration. If the
pressure drops significantly, then the flow is inadequate.
• Monitor the patient's arterial blood oxygen saturation (SaO2).
• Monitor the patient for signs of dehydration and discomfort in the upper
airways.
• Monitor the patient’s delivered FIO2