Ventilator Information(Kohorst, Blakely, Dockter, & Pruit, 2007;Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 2008) Document the Ventilator Name (i.e. LTV 950). Document the main Ventilator Location at Time of Assessment (i.e. bedroom, living room, physician office). Document the on the main ventilator. Check the A.C. or the internal battery or Power Source in Use external battery. Check the External Battery Charging. Document if the Fan Filter was cleaned or changed on the main ventilator. Document if the Inlet Filter was cleaned or changed on the main ventilator. Document whether the Back-Up Ventilator is plugged into an electrical outlet to ensure continuous charge. If it is necessary to use the back-up ventilator, perform all checks prior to use. Document that 02 Concentrator performed if an O2 concentrator is used for patient Power On Self-Test was Document the date of the Last Ventilator Tubing changed. Document that Portable Suction is available. Empty and clean suction canisters at end of each shift.
Ventilator Information(Kohorst, Blakely, Dockter, & Pruit, 2007;Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 2008) Document the Ventilator Name (i.e. LTV 950). Document the main Ventilator Location at Time of Assessment (i.e. bedroom, living room, physician office). Document the Power Source in Use on the main ventilator. Check the A.C. or the internal battery or external battery. Check the External Battery Charging. Document if the Fan Filter was cleaned or changed on the main ventilator. Document if the Inlet Filter was cleaned or changed on the main ventilator. Document whether the Back-Up Ventilator is plugged into an electrical outlet to ensure continuous charge. If it is necessary to use the back-up ventilator, perform all checks prior to use. Document that 02 Concentrator Power On Self-Test was performed if an O2 concentrator is used for patient Document the date of the Last Ventilator Tubing changed. Document that Portable Suction is available. Empty and clean suction canisters at end of each shift.