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ZOLL 731 VENTILATOR:
PRE-MISSION CHECKS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Routine Care
• Keep the ventilator and its accessories clean at all times.
• Clean the unit’s housing and hose connections with a damp, soapy cloth
• For general decontamination, apply a 10% bleach solution with a damp cloth.
• After cleaning, thoroughly dry the unit with a lint-free cloth. Make sure all exposed surfaces are
cleaned and dried.
Duty Inspection
• Ensure the ventilator is clean and free of visible damage
• Inspect all accessories and connectors for signs of damage or excessive wear. Replace worn or
defective items.
• Examine the high-pressure hose for cracking, discoloration, or disfigurement. Examine end
connection fittings for damaged threads and sharp edges. Replace worn or defective hoses.
*DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR HOSE*
• Examine the ventilator circuit for damage or wear, including cracking or discoloration. If there
are signs of physical degradation or the unit indicates ventilator circuit problems, replace the
circuit.
• Examine the filters and replace them if dirty or clogged
• Inspect the external AC/DC adapter, line cords, and DC power cables for wear or damage.
Replace if worn or damaged.
Notes:
• Recommended to use a disposable external filter when operating in areas where fine dust or dirt
is airborne due to wind.
• The Zoll Ventilator can operate over the range of –13°–120° Fahrenheit in emergencies. When
operating at high temperatures, you should remove the unit from its padded case, which allows
the unit to pass heat into the surrounding environment.
Operational Test Procedure—731 Ventilator
Before attaching the patient to the ventilator, the operator should perform an Operational Test to
ensure that the breathing circuit is properly attached and that the primary patient safety alarms
(PATIENT DISCONNECT, HIGH AIRWAY PRESSURE LIMIT) are functioning properly. The
test should be performed following connection of the breathing circuit
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