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What will happen when the ventilator is connected to mains power?
What will happen when the ventilator is connected to mains power?
- The internal battery will discharge
- The ventilator will stop functioning
- The internal battery will charge (correct)
- The ventilator will switch to using external batteries
How does the ventilator indicate the switch from mains power to internal battery?
How does the ventilator indicate the switch from mains power to internal battery?
- Continuous beeping sound
- Silent indication
- Sounding an alarm (correct)
- Flashing lights
What is the approximate battery life of the internal battery of the ventilator?
What is the approximate battery life of the internal battery of the ventilator?
- 12 hours
- 1 hour
- 24 hours
- 8 hours (correct)
How often should the whole circuit be changed for a 'Single Leaked Circuit (wet)' at home?
How often should the whole circuit be changed for a 'Single Leaked Circuit (wet)' at home?
What does the single limb leak adapter need in a circuit?
What does the single limb leak adapter need in a circuit?
How many external batteries can be connected to the Astral device at most?
How many external batteries can be connected to the Astral device at most?
What is the recommended frequency for changing the antibacterial filter in the Double Limb Circuit?
What is the recommended frequency for changing the antibacterial filter in the Double Limb Circuit?
If a weekly inspection reveals a blocked air filter, what action is advisable regarding the filter?
If a weekly inspection reveals a blocked air filter, what action is advisable regarding the filter?
In case of accidental decannulation in a child with a tracheostomy, what is the immediate action recommended?
In case of accidental decannulation in a child with a tracheostomy, what is the immediate action recommended?
What is the recommended action if a child with a tracheostomy has retained secretions or increased pulmonary resistance?
What is the recommended action if a child with a tracheostomy has retained secretions or increased pulmonary resistance?
What should be done if there is a leak around the tracheostomy, particularly during sleep?
What should be done if there is a leak around the tracheostomy, particularly during sleep?
What would be an appropriate immediate response in the case of machine failure in ventilation?
What would be an appropriate immediate response in the case of machine failure in ventilation?
How often should the heater wire in the humidifier chamber be replaced according to the text?
How often should the heater wire in the humidifier chamber be replaced according to the text?
What might happen if there is too much water in the humidifier chamber according to the text?
What might happen if there is too much water in the humidifier chamber according to the text?
What could be a potential cause for frequent humidifier disconnections according to the text?
What could be a potential cause for frequent humidifier disconnections according to the text?
What action should be taken if there is a leak within the circuit from child to ventilator?
What action should be taken if there is a leak within the circuit from child to ventilator?
